Utilities Director
SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.
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The Utilities Director holds overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, design, and delivery of utility management services on rail infrastructure projects. Operating as part of a leading engineering consultancy, the role ensures seamless integration of utility requirements into project execution, safeguarding project timelines, cost efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction.
Missions/Main Duties
- Business Leadership:
Serve as the primary subject matter expert on utilities in rail projects, providing strategic direction and technical oversight within the firm. - Client Engagement:
Build and maintain client relationships, understanding client objectives, and developing innovative, cost-effective utility solutions tailored to client needs. - Proposal Support & Business Development:
Lead utility-related input for proposals, bids, and project pursuits, helping to grow the firm's rail utilities portfolio. - Project Delivery Oversight:
Oversee the day-to-day delivery of utility management services across multiple rail projects. Ensure successful execution of utility survey, identification, conflict resolution, protection, and diversion planning. - Regulatory Compliance & Governance:
Ensure all solutions comply with applicable regulations, industry standards, and best practices. Represent the firm in regulatory consultations or technical committees as required. - Risk & Change Management:
Identify and manage utility-related risks, proactively addressing issues and guiding the project team in response to unforeseen utility challenges. - Team Management & Development:
Lead and mentor project teams, fostering skill development in utility engineering. Promote a collaborative and high-performance culture. - Stakeholder Management:
Coordinate with utility agencies, local authorities, design teams, construction contractors, and other key stakeholders for successful project outcomes. - Financial Management:
Oversee project budgets and resources for utility-related scopes, ensuring profitability and value for clients. - Quality Assurance:
Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and documentation across all project deliverables.
Profile/Skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Utility Engineering, or related field.
- Significant professional experience (typically 15+ years) in utility management within large-scale rail or infrastructure projects.
- Previous leadership experience in a consulting or engineering firm is highly desirable.
- Comprehensive knowledge of multi-utility systems (water, gas, electricity, telecoms, drainage).
- Proven capability in business development, client management, and project delivery.
- Familiarity with relevant local and international codes, standards, and permitting processes.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Professional engineering registration or chartership preferred.
Key Competencies
- Strategic leadership and business acumen
- Advanced technical expertise in utility engineering
- Team and client relationship management
- Project delivery and financial control
- High-level communication and presentation skills
- Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement
SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.
Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.
We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team. For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact [email protected] .
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