Intermediate Utilities Designer

Title of the Job: Intermediate Utilities Designer

Location: Whitby, ON

Job Description: Job Description:Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way.Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.Our pledge to you.
Join GHD.Who are we looking for?Our EDO (Engineering Design Organization) is looking for an Intermediate Utilities Designer who is ready to join our growing Canadian Operations within the Transportation Group. This role can be based out of one of our Southern Ontario offices: Whitby, Waterloo, Mississauga, Markham, Kingston or St. Catharines.The Transportation Group within GHD Canada works with Provincial, Regional, and local municipal transportation agencies, as well as select contracting partners, on large scale projects across the whole Transportation spectrum of highways, roads and bridges, transit and multi-modal infrastructure, and transportation planning. Our team provides integrated transportation services throughout the project lifecycle from initial policy, transportation economics and business case advice, through concept, environmental assessment, detailed design, construction administration and asset management support services.In an ever changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.We’re seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you’ll be at the forefront of driving change.See what the power of commitment can do for you.Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• This role is intended for Intermediate Civil/Utilities Designers looking to continue their careers in the design of civil and utility infrastructure for municipalities, Metrolinx, and other major clients
• This role is also suitable for an experienced designer who is looking to advance their career and take a lead role in design, and who embraces the new technologies and software in modern engineering design delivery

Candidates’ career paths:

• This role is intended for Intermediate Civil/Utilities Designers looking to advance their careers in the design of utility infrastructure for Highways/ Freeways and Multi-modal Corridors (LRT, BRT) for municipalities, MTO, Metrolinx and major transportation partners

Candidates’ career experiences may consist of:

• Design experience in relocation of municipal and private third party utilities on Civil infrastructure projects
• Production of conceptual and detailed design models and related utility relocation drawing sets for transit facilities and multi-modal corridors
• Large and small team collaboration. Communication with other disciplines (CAD/BIM, structural, architectural, geotechnical, etc.), sub-consultants, municipalities, utility companies, and other stakeholders
• Experience and working knowledge of advanced Civil 3D features and work flows, such as pipe and pressure network design and corridor modelling
• Good understanding of Ontario design standards (i.e. OPSS), and client specific standards and requirements (i.e. Metrolinx)

What you will bring to the team:

• 3+ years’ experience in utility design and/or civil design
• P.Eng or C.E.T. designation or ability to obtain is an asset
• Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering
• Proficiency with civil and utility modelling and drafting assignments in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, MicrosStation/InRoads
• Demonstrable experience in civil and utility design delivery for larger, multi-discipline projects with a focus on transit facilities and multi-modal corridors
• Detailed understanding of Metrolinx, local municipality (or equivalent) and private utility companies’ codes and standards is an asset
• Experience working in an integrated 3D environment using a Common Data Environment for information exchange is an asset
• Analytical and decision making skills required for resolving issues and making recommendations
• Strong communication skills, problem solving skills and presentation skills
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary, fast-paced environment

#LI-LL1Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges – with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.We’ll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.See where your commitment could take you with GHD.As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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