Project Engineer – Utility Design (LRT)

GenCore Utilities Ltd.; Markham; On-site; CAD 66,124 - 78,523; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team environment

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

GenCore Utilities Ltd. in Markham, Ontario is seeking an experienced Project Engineer – Utility Design. This role involves leading utility design activities, reviewing engineering deliverables, and mentoring staff for projects involving dry utility infrastructure in LRT and transportation settings.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 7-8 years of relevant experience. Compensation is competitive at an hourly rate of $48 to $57, along with benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-8 years of utility engineering and design experience.
• Minimum 5 years of direct experience with LRT or major transportation projects.
• Strong understanding of telecommunications and electrical distribution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee utility design activities and ensure compliance with standards.
• Lead utility coordination and relocation activities for projects.
• Prepare project status reports and technical reviews.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Engineering expertise

Utility relocation experience

Stakeholder management skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation

Job description

GenCore Ltd. is seeking an experienced Project Engineer – Utility Design to lead the engineering, coordination, and delivery of dry utility infrastructure projects within Light Rail Transit (LRT), transportation, municipal, telecommunications, and electrical utility environments. Reporting to the Project Manager, Utility Design, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing utility design activities, reviewing engineering deliverables, mentoring technical staff, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable standards and client requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess strong engineering expertise, leadership capabilities, and extensive experience delivering utility relocation and infrastructure projects within major transportation and transit corridors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning and implementation of engineering and construction programs, including defining project scope, schedules, milestones, resource requirements, and project execution strategies.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to designers, technicians, and junior engineers.
• Review and approve dry utility design drawings, calculations, specifications, and construction packages for telecommunications, electrical distribution, streetlighting, and related utility infrastructure.
• Lead utility coordination and relocation activities associated with LRT, transportation, and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and resource utilization to ensure successful project delivery.
• Prepare and present project status reports, technical reviews, and progress updates to project teams and management.
• Assist Project Managers in project planning, client coordination, design reviews, and stakeholder meetings.
• Coordinate preparation and delivery of project documentation including engineering reports, permit packages, design drawings, construction packages, as-built drawings, and turnover documentation.
• Oversee project personnel responsible for design development, technical reviews, and project execution.
• Review project designs for compliance with engineering principles, CSA standards, municipal standards, utility requirements, and client specifications.
• Evaluate and recommend design changes, technical solutions, and engineering improvements.
• Coordinate technical activities, scheduling requirements, and issue resolution among multidisciplinary project teams.
• Interface with clients, utility owners, municipalities, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Support quality assurance and quality control programs, ensuring compliance with company procedures and project requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers, designers, and technicians to support professional development and technical growth.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is mandatory.
• Minimum 7-8 years of utility engineering and design experience.
• Minimum 5 years of direct LRT (Light Rail Transit) or major transportation infrastructure project experience (mandatory).
• Experience leading utility relocation and utility coordination programs within transportation corridors.
• Experience with utility companies, transit agencies, municipalities, or consulting engineering firms is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of telecommunications, electrical distribution, streetlighting, and dry utility infrastructure.
• Ability to work independently and provide leadership with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of municipal standards, utility standards, and permitting requirements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and project delivery excellence.

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $48 – $57 per hour

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on major transit and infrastructure projects across Ontario.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering design and utility coordination projects.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.