Utility CAD Designer, Senior

Hatch; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

Career development

Mentorship program

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a Senior Utility CAD Designer to lead complex utility drawings for major municipal and transportation infrastructure in Oakville, ON. You will own CAD deliverables, collaborate with engineers, and mentor junior staff in a dynamic, on-site team.

The role requires 7+ years in utility CAD design, strong Civil 3D/AutoCAD skills, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders to deliver accurate, constructible designs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in utility or municipal CAD design, preferably in transportation or linear infrastructure projects.
• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent education/experience.
• Strong understanding of municipal utility design standards and urban right-of-way constraints.
• Proven ability to work independently and own CAD deliverables.
• Experience coordinating with engineers, project managers, contractors and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of preliminary and detailed utility design drawings for wet and dry utilities.
• Design relocation work within constrained urban environments.
• Independently manage CAD design tasks with minimal supervision for accuracy and constructability.
• Review utility records and integrate survey/SUE data into plans.
• Develop and maintain 3D utility models to support coordination and constructability reviews.
• Produce plan & profile drawings, cross-sections and sheets using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and model-based workflows.
• Coordinate with civil, highways, bridges, transit/rail, structural, geotechnical, survey and SUE teams.
• Interface with municipalities and utility owners for coordination and conflict resolution.
• Manage drawing production workflows and perform QA/QC reviews of drawings and models.
• Support quantity take-offs, tender docs, and as-constructed drawings.
• Mentor junior CAD staff and contribute to CAD standard improvements.

Skills

AutoCAD

ProjectWise

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

ProjectWise

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

Job description

Career Opportunities: Utility CAD Designer, Senior (98918)

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Utility CAD Designer, Senior

Location: Oakville, ON (2265 Upper Middle Road East)

Utility CAD Designer, Senior, with 7+ years of experience to support the delivery of complex utility designs within large, multi‑disciplinary transportation and municipal infrastructure projects. This role is suited to a highly skilled, self‑driven CAD professional who can lead utility CAD design efforts independently, taking ownership of drawing packages and working closely with engineers and project teams.

This is a full‑time, on‑site position based in Hatch’s Oakville office.

What you’ll do at Hatch

• Lead the preparation of preliminary and detailed utility design drawings for wet and dry utilities, including watermains, sanitary and storm sewers, telecommunications, electrical/hydro, gas, and associated infrastructure.
• Design temporary and permanent utility relocations within constrained urban and corridor‑based environments.
• Independently manage utility CAD design tasks with minimal supervision, ensuring accuracy, constructability, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Review and interpret utility record information and integrate survey and SUE data into coordinated composite utility plans.
• Develop and maintain 3D utility models to support design development, coordination, clash detection, and constructability reviews.
• Produce plan & profile drawings, cross‑sections, and detailed utility design sheets using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and model‑based workflows.
• Coordinate with multi‑disciplinary teams including civil, highways, bridges, transit/rail, structural, geotechnical, survey, and SUE providers.
• Interface with municipalities, utility owners, and external stakeholders to support utility coordination and conflict resolution.
• Manage drawing production workflows and perform QA/QC reviews of drawings and models.
• Support preparation of quantity take‑offs, tender documentation, and as‑constructed drawings.
• Mentor and guide intermediate and junior CAD staff, contributing to continuous improvement of CAD standards and workflows.

What your experience looks like

• 7+ years of experience in utility or municipal CAD design, preferably within transportation or linear infrastructure projects.
• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of municipal utility design standards, construction practices, and urban right‑of‑way constraints.
• Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of CAD deliverables.
• Experience coordinating with engineers, project managers, contractors, and external stakeholders.

Technical skills Required

• AutoCAD
• ProjectWise
• Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

Assets

• MicroStation (2D/3D)
• OpenRoads
• Exposure to trenchless utility installations and large‑diameter pipe systems
• Work on major transportation and municipal infrastructure projects that shape communities.
• Be part of a collaborative, people‑centered culture focused on innovation and digital delivery.
• Access long‑term career development, mentorship, and technical growth opportunities.
• Flexible daily hours within a full‑time, on‑site team environment.

Base salary range: $70,000 - $105,000

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well‑being and growth.

Hatch is committed to the work of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and in the world.

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.