Senior Wet Utility Designer

Poutrix; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Poutrix is seeking a Senior Wet Utility Designer to join our Utilities team in Toronto. This leadership opportunity involves preparing detailed designs for wet utilities and collaborating on large-scale transportation projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and 8+ years of relevant experience. The salary range for this role is $90,000 to $130,000, reflecting skills and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with large transit/transportation projects.
• P.Eng. designation or eligibility.
• Direct experience with GTA public and private utility companies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of detailed design drawings for wet utilities.
• Design temporary and permanent relocations of utilities.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Utility design and coordination

Communication skills

CAD tools proficiency

Technical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Infoworks

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Wet Utility Designer to join our fast-growing Utilities team in West Toronto. This is a leadership opportunity to contribute to large‑scale transportation projects while leveraging your expertise in utility design and coordination. In this role, you will lead the preparation of detailed design drawings for wet utilities (storm, sanitary, and watermain), and guide multi‑disciplinary projects, including civil, highways, and transit/rail infrastructure in the GTA. You will also mentor junior staff, manage complex designs, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Role Accountabilities

• Prepare and review preliminary and detailed utility design drawings, reports, and memos.
• Design temporary and permanent relocations of utilities, including watermain, sanitary/storm sewers, gas, electricity, and telecommunications.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, guidelines, and regulations.
• Coordinate with project teams, clients, contractors, and third‑party utility stakeholders.
• Evaluate technical alternatives, resolve complex technical issues, and interface with other disciplines.
• Develop preliminary designs using CAD tools (e.g., Bentley, Autodesk) for wet and dry utilities.
• Design utility protection and relocation plans across concept, preliminary, and detailed design phases.
• Mentor junior staff and foster their professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. Master’s degree not required, but also considered an asset.
• 8+ years of experience on large, complex transit/transportation projects with increasing levels of responsibility.
• P.Eng. designation (or eligibility for designation).
• Direct experience with GTA public and private utility companies is an asset.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (MicroStation, Inroads/Open Roads, or AutoCAD Civil 3D) related to sewers and watermain.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with sewer and watermain design calculation and modelling tools such as Infoworks, EPANET, Infoworks etc.
• Knowledge of permits, licenses and approval procedures for utilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Experience with trenchless methods for installing small and large diameter watermains and sewers is an asset.
• Construction field experience and familiarity with municipal and road authority standards are assets.

Salary

Salary range: $90,000 – $130,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.