About the Role
GFT is seeking a Senior Municipal Engineer - Utilities to join our Transportation Group. This role involves the planning, design, and construction of wet utilities to support various infrastructure projects, contributing to enhanced transportation infrastructure and community connectivity.
Responsibilities
- Engaged in the planning, design and construction of wet utilities (watermains, storm and sanitary sewer systems).
- Responsible for the collection and review of field data, technical analysis, and completion of concept, preliminary and detailed design.
- Preparation of drawings, calculations, reports, specifications/contract documents and cost estimates.
- Actively contribute to engineering design assignments in a team environment.
- Developing and validating design calculations.
- Provide field support with project field inspections, construction inspection and administration.
- Collaborate with internal project team, reporting on project status, issues and mitigations.
- Lead the planning, design, and construction of wet utilities for transportation and municipal projects.
- Ensure designs meet technical standards, budgets, and schedules.
- Direct and validate calculations, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates prepared by the team.
- Oversee the production of concept, preliminary, and detailed designs.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and maintain proactive communication with clients, municipalities, and regulators.
- Provide technical guidance during construction, including site inspections, administration, and issue resolution.
- Prepare and review permit applications, ensure compliance with municipal and provincial standards, and perform QA/QC reviews of deliverables.
- Collects, reviews and incorporates municipal design standards, civil and third-party utility layouts and related reference materials in preparing designs.
- Prepares and submits permit applications to regulatory and municipal agencies as applicable.
- Develops and maintains relationships with project team, client and external stakeholders.
- Maintains, tracks and updates project design records and files.
- Performs related duties and tasks as assigned or required.
Requirements
- University Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Water Resources Engineering or related field of practice is required.
- Registered P.Eng.
- 10 – 15 years of experience in planning, design and/or construction of wet utilities.
- Proficiency with watermain and sewer design calculations.
- Working knowledge of drafting software including AutoCAD & Microstation.
- Working knowledge AutoCAD Civil 3D or Bentley Open Roads software related to sewer and watermain modelling is an asset.
- Knowledge of industry standards, permitting/approval processes, and various delivery models.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Preferred familiarity with MECP, Conservation Authorities, lower tier, and upper tier municipalities approvals processes.
- Strong communication and technical writing skills.
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Microstation
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Bentley Open Roads
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication
- Technical Writing
Location
- Toronto, Ontario
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- Senior
- 10-15 years
Education Level
- University Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Water Resources Engineering or related field of practice
- P.Eng.
Salary/Compensations
- $107,000.00 - $150,000.00
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
About the Company
- At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life.
- We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
- Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch.
- Backed by over a century’s experience, together, we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
- GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™
Equal Opportunity
- GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
