Utilities Lead - Rail and Transit
WSPToronto, Ontario, Canada
Posted July 17, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms, with over 65,000 team members across the globe.
Job Description
The Utilities Lead, Rail and Transit role involves managing utilities work on a project or portion of a large project. The role requires 10 years of experience in utilities investigation and/or design in large-scale public infrastructure projects.
Requirements
- University degree or college diploma in Engineering (civil preferred) or Architecture
- Minimum 10 years of experience working in Utilities investigation and/or design in large-scale public infrastructure projects
- Knowledge of the project management process, including an understanding of the need to meet cost and schedule requirements is essential
- Demonstrated experience in Utilities work during the construction phase
- Utilities experience working on transit or transportation projects with MTO (Ministry of Transportation Ontario), Metrolinx, TTC (Toronto Transit Commission), and/or Municipalities/Regions
- Experience with or knowledge of utilities principles and stakeholder negotiations
- Knowledge of alternative project delivery methods, including design-build and progressive design build
- Knowledge of the legal framework for implementing civil/utility infrastructure in the Province of Ontario, and a strong knowledge of applicable codes and legislation
- Requires sound judgement; excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, verbal communication and technical report writing skills
Benefits
- Flexible Work Policy
- Attractive pay
- Comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs