Dry Utility Modeler (3D), Utility Design

Aecon Concessions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Concessions in Toronto, ON, is seeking a Dry Utility Modeler responsible for creating and managing 3D utility models for vital infrastructure. This role will support the Hamilton LRT project by ensuring effective coordination and quality control of models for design and construction teams.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering Technology or a related field, with over 2 years of 3D modeling experience, proficiency in relevant software including Civil 3D and AutoCAD, and strong communication skills. The expected pay range is between $64,000 and $85,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in 3D modelling and utility design.
• Ability to interpret 2D design drawings and utility records.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on model accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 3D models for dry utility infrastructure.
• Support development of combined utility models and clash detection.
• Extract 2D plans and documentation from 3D models.

Skills

3D modeling

Civil Engineering Technology

Proficiency with Civil 3D and AutoCAD

Effective coordination and communication

Education

Diploma, degree, or certificate in related discipline

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Operating Sector: Telecommunications

Opportunity

The Dry UtilityModeler(3D), Utility Design, is responsible for developing, coordinating, reviewing, and maintaining accurate 3D models of underground, surface, and above‑ground dry utility infrastructure, including telecommunications, electric distribution, street lighting, and related corridor assets. This role supports design coordination, clash identification, 2D drawing extraction, quantity take‑offs, and model deliverables for design, permitting, and construction teams. The incumbent will support the Hamilton LRT project.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 3D models for dry utility infrastructure which may include telecom, electrical, streetlighting, and CCTV conduit systems, utility poles, and related civil interfaces.
• Convert 2D utility design drawings, survey data, record information, and existing model inputs into accurate 3D utility models.
• Support development of combined utility models, federated models, and IFC exports for multidisciplinary coordination and client submissions.
• Participate in clash detection, model reviews, constructability reviews, and coordination meetings with design, construction, and stakeholder teams.
• Extract 2D plans, profiles, utility composite drawings, details, and model‑based documentation from 3D models as required.
• Maintain modelling standards, file organization, data integrity, and quality control checks across project deliverables.
• Support quantity take‑offs, construction planning, utility conflict analysis, and design change reviews related to dry utility assets.

Qualifications

• Diploma, degree, or certificate in Civil Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, CAD/BIM, Geomatics, Construction Technology, or a related discipline.
• 2–5+ years of experience in 3D modelling, CAD/BIM production, utility design, civil infrastructure, transit, municipal, or dry utility coordination projects.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D and AutoCAD; experience with Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360/ACC, or other model coordination platforms is an asset.
• Working knowledge of dry utilities, including telecommunications, hydro, streetlighting, traffic/CCTV, duct banks, pole lines, utility corridors, and underground civil utility interfaces.
• Ability to interpret 2D design drawings, utility records, survey files, profiles, alignments, surfaces, and construction details.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to model accuracy.
• Effective coordination and communication with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet model submission deadlines.
• Practical understanding of construction sequencing, utility conflicts, constructability, and field constraints.
• Problem‑solving mindset with the ability to identify gaps, conflicts, and incomplete utility information.

Reason for Vacancy

New

Expected Pay Range

$64,000 - $85,000 per year

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.