Senior Utility Design Engineer

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis provides cutting-edge engineering, procurement, construction and financing solutions to projects in more than 100 countries around the world. From the Canadian Arctic to the Southern African region and Australasia, our multicultural workforce is driven by a fierce pride in their work and a pioneering vision.

AtkinsRéalis is truly a global leader in its field and has been chosen to design and build some of the most prestigious projects in the world.

As a member of the Municipal Infrastructure team within the Civil Engineering, Design and Project Management Division for Canada, you will work in a collaborative, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment, supporting the delivery of major Transit Rail and civil infrastructure projects.

As a Senior Utility Design Engineer, you will lead the planning, design, and coordination of complex utility systems for large-scale infrastructure projects. You will play a key role in guiding technical design, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring high-quality deliverables across all project phases.

Your role

• Lead the design and development of municipal utility systems including watermain, sanitary, stormwater, and associated infrastructure.
• Oversee preparation and review of engineering drawings, plans, profiles, specifications, and reports.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, technologists, and designers.
• Manage utility coordination, including stakeholder engagement, clash detection, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure designs comply with municipal standards, regulatory requirements, and project specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including roadway, rail, structural, and environmental groups.
• Review and approve design calculations, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Liaise with clients, municipalities, and utility agencies to support approvals and design integration.
• Manage the design packages delivery ensuring QA/QC, and compliance while following project budgets and timelines.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution and Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility in Ontario.
• 8+ years of experience in municipal infrastructure and utility design.
• Proven experience in utility design, coordination and multidisciplinary project environments.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D; experience with BIM tools is an asset.
• Familiarity with BIM 360, ProjectWise, and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) is an asset.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of Ontario municipal standards, guidelines, and approval processes & prior experience of working on Transit Rail projects would be an asset.
• Valid Driver's License is required.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

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Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

Expected compensation for this role is between $93,800 - $129,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.