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Utility Designer Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

Senior Wet Utility Designer

Toronto, ON · Hybrid

CA$84K - CA$127K/yr

Role description: Arcadis is seeking a Senior Wet Utility Designer to join our fast-growing Utilities team in West Toronto. This is a leadership opportunity to contribute to large-scale ...

Utility CAD Designer, Senior

Mississauga, ON · On-site

CA$70K - CA$105K/yr

Utility CAD Designer, Senior Location: Oakville, ON (2265 Upper Middle Road East) Hatch is seeking a Utility CAD Designer, Senior, with 7+ years of experience to support the delivery of complex ...

Utility CAD Designer, Senior

Mississauga, ON · On-site

CA$70K - CA$105K/yr

Utility CAD Designer, Senior Location: Oakville, ON (2265 Upper Middle Road East) Hatch is seeking a Utility CAD Designer, Senior, with 7+ years of experience to support the delivery of complex ...

Seeking Wet Utility Technologist for a new LRT Project. * CAD/Technologist leading the development ... Designing utility protection and relocation plans across concept, preliminary, and detailed design ...

Coordinate design inputs from Traffic, Roadway, Utilities, Construction, and other ... Prepare detailed construction staging designs, including lane shifts, temporary intersections ...

The Process Designer works on matters of basic to intermediate complexity under the responsible ... Routing process and process utility piping * Assisting with process valve selections * Developing ...

The designer coordinates alignment interfaces with a wide range of disciplines, including structures, utilities, roadways, drainage, property, stops, cable containment, overhead catenary system (OCS ...

Seeking an experienced Wet Utility Engineer for a new LRT Project. The role focuses on water, storm ... Engineer in charge of developing sanitary, storm, and watermain relocation designs, as well as ...

Electrical Engineer / Electrical Designer - Building Services (Hybrid) Location: Toronto / GTA ... Participating in utility coordination, negotiations, and ensuring compliance with codes, standards ...

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How much do utility designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for utility designer in Ontario is $27.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $30.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a utility designer?

Utility Designers are professionals who plan and design the infrastructure for public utilities, such as electricity, water, gas, and telecommunications. They create detailed technical drawings and layouts for utility lines and systems, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and engineering standards. Utility Designers often collaborate with engineers, surveyors, and construction teams to bring utility projects from concept to completion. Their work is essential for both new developments and upgrades to existing utility networks.

How does a utility designer typically collaborate with engineers and field crews during a project?

Utility Designers play a crucial role in bridging the gap between engineering teams and field crews. They work closely with engineers to interpret technical requirements and ensure that design plans meet regulatory and safety standards. During project implementation, Utility Designers often coordinate with field crews to address on-site challenges, clarify design details, and make adjustments as needed. This collaboration helps ensure that utility infrastructure—such as power lines, water systems, or telecommunications—are installed accurately and efficiently.

What is the difference between Utility Designer vs Utility Engineer?

AspectUtility DesignerUtility Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering, design certificationsBachelor's degree in engineering, professional engineering license
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, project planning sitesConstruction sites, project development environments
Industry UsageDesign phase of utility systems in infrastructure projectsImplementation and maintenance of utility systems
Common Search/ComparisonUtility Designer vs Utility Engineer

Utility Designers focus on planning and designing utility systems, ensuring they meet project specifications. Utility Engineers are more involved in implementing, testing, and maintaining these systems. While both roles require engineering knowledge, Utility Engineers often hold professional licenses and work more on the operational side, whereas Utility Designers concentrate on the planning and design stages.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a utility designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Utility Designer, you need a solid background in civil engineering or a related field, along with proficiency in utility layout and design principles. Familiarity with CAD software, GIS systems, and relevant industry codes or certifications such as NCEES is typically required. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills set outstanding professionals apart in this role. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring accurate, safe, and efficient utility infrastructure design that meets regulatory and client standards.
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Infographic showing various Utility Designer job openings in Ontario as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,940 per year, or $27.4 per hour.

Senior Wet Utility Designer

Arcadis

Toronto, ON • Hybrid

CA$84K - CA$127K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago


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Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Wet Utility Designer to join our fast-growing Utilities team in West Toronto. This is a leadership opportunity to contribute to large-scale transportation projects while leveraging your expertise in utility design and coordination. In this role, you will lead the preparation of detailed design drawings for wet utilities (storm, sanitary, and watermain), and guide multi-disciplinary projects, including civil, highways, and transit/rail infrastructure in the GTA. You will also mentor junior staff, manage complex designs, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Role Accountabilities:
You will lead utility designs for MTO/Metrolinx and municipal projects, including:

  • Preparing and reviewing preliminary and detailed utility design drawings, reports, and memos.
  • Designing temporary and permanent relocations of utilities, including watermain, sanitary/storm sewers, gas, electricity, and telecommunications.
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable standards, guidelines, and regulations.
  • Coordinating with project teams, clients, contractors, and third-party utility stakeholders.
  • Evaluating technical alternatives, resolving complex technical issues, and interfacing with other disciplines.
  • Developing preliminary designs using CAD tools (e.g., Bentley, Autodesk) for wet and dry utilities.
  • Designing utility protection and relocation plans across concept, preliminary, and detailed design phases.
  • Mentoring junior staff and fostering their professional development.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. Master's degree not required, but also considered an asset.
  • 8+ years of experience on large, complex transit/transportation projects with increasing levels of responsibility.
  • P.Eng. designation (or eligibility for designation).
  • Direct experience with GTA public and private utility companies is an asset.
  • Proficiency with CAD tools (MicroStation, Inroads/Open Roads, or AutoCAD Civil 3D) related to sewers and watermain.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Experience with sewer and watermain design calculation and modelling tools such as Infoworks, EPANET, Infoworks etc. 
  • Knowledge of permits, licenses and approval procedures for utilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Experience with trenchless methods for installing small and large diameter watermains and sewers is an asset.
  • Construction field experience and familiarity with municipal and road authority standards are assets.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.


 

The salary range for this position is $84800 to $127,200. The base salary represents Arcadis' hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.
 
 
 
 
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Our work with clients has a direct impact on people's lives and on the planet. We make moving, living and belonging in cities safer, more resilient and more sustainable. By partnering with our clients as responsible custodians of our earth's resources, we can create a sustainable planet. We continue to think of new ways to make positive impacts and create better experiences for people; data driven and digital solutions have become part of the Arcadis DNA. Working together with clients and using techniques like design thinking, we can get to the heart of our clients' most pressing challenges and work together to solve them.

Industry

Engineering professional services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Highlands Ranch, CO, US