Project Technician – Utility Design (LRT)

GenCore Utilities Ltd.; Markham; On-site; CAD 33,062 - 44,083; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work on major transit projects

Collaborative team environment

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

GenCore Utilities Ltd. in Markham, Ontario, is seeking a motivated Project Technician – Utility Design to support telecommunications and electrical utility projects. The successful candidate will prepare utility designs, engineering drawings, and as-built documentation.

This role requires strong AutoCAD skills and offers an hourly rate of $24 – $32, with opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of AutoCAD or MicroStation drafting experience.
• Minimum one year experience with utility projects, specifically telecommunications, hydro and gas.
• Basic understanding of municipality standards is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Complete design drawings, quantity calculations, and as-built documentation.
• Collaborate with Project Designers and Engineers to ensure accuracy.
• Manage project schedules and deliverables.

Skills

AutoCAD skills

Attention to detail

Technical expertise in utility engineering

Education

Post‑secondary education in Electrical/Civil Engineering or Architectural program

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

GenCore Ltd. is seeking a motivated Project Technician – Utility Design to support the delivery of telecommunications and electrical utility infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Project Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for preparing utility designs, engineering drawings, quantity calculations, and as-built documentation for telecommunications, electrical distribution, and infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will possess strong AutoCAD skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to develop technical expertise in utility engineering and design.

Key Responsibilities

• Completion of basic design to moderate design drawings, quantity calculations and as-built drawings for various types of utility projects using various software packages (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit, SPIDA Calc, IKE Office, Pull Planner and AGi32) with the support of leadership.
• Ability to solve regular challenges while complex problems are supported through senior team members for assistance.
• Collaborating with Project Designers and Project Engineers to ensure accuracy of drawings.
• Working with permit drawings and city websites to understand the full scope of the drawing.
• Liaises with Project Designers, Project Engineers, and Field Inspectors to problem solve.
• Manage project schedules and deliverables with support from senior team members.
• Responsible for quality of project deliverables and completion of projects within budget, tracking project hours and strategically staying within designated hours.
• Complete a quality check on field captures to ensure all required items have been recorded.
• Process field captures conducted by the Field Inspectors.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the design team.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education in Electrical/Civil Engineering or Architectural program, would be considered an asset.
• Minimum one year of AutoCAD or MicroStation drafting experience.
• Minimum one year experience with utility projects, specifically telecommunications, hydro and gas, is considered a strong asset.
• High proficiency with AutoCAD software and experience customizing AutoCAD, scripts, tools, and Menu’s.
• Basic understanding of municipality standards is considered an asset.
• Basic understanding of pole line analysis is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with the CSA standards is considered an asset.
• Proficient with the use of computers and software, including MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Good understanding of how to read electrical/civil engineering drawings and site plans.
• Excellent safety and attendance record and previously demonstrated strong safety awareness.

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $24 – $32 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.