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Dar Group

Intermediate Electrical Designer

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$75K - CA$85K/yr

Across five countries are 1,100 engineers, designers, and consultants collaborating to elevate the ... Co-ordinate service requirements/connections with the respective utility and/or municipal agencies

Dar Group

Senior Mechanical Designer

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$86K - CA$105K/yr

Coordinate or confirm service requirements/connections with the respective utility and/or municipal ... Designs, collaborating with Energy Analyst to develop energy and carbon analyses. Additional ...

Arcadis

Senior Civil Engineering Designer

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$930/wk

Taking lead role on developing preliminary and detailed designs is central to this position, covering all facets of civil engineering such as grading, drainage, utilities, and construction detailing.

GHD

Senior Civil Designer

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$90K - CA$140K/yr

The Senior Civil Designer will cooperate and work closely with other members of the multi ... utility modelling, site grading and site servicing plan modelling/design, road and rail corridor ...

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Gannett Fleming

Utilities Lead

Toronto, ON · Hybrid

Understand the impact of various designs in utility stakeholders through data, research, and consultation with utility/engineering firms. * Develop mitigation strategies and design solutions.

Arcadis

Civil Engineering Designer

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$80K - CA$120K/yr

Responsibilities include preparing preliminary and detailed designs covering all aspects of civil engineering, from grading and drainage to utility layouts and construction specifications. Your ...

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How much do utility designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 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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Utility Designer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Utility Designer job openings in Ontario as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,940 per year, or $27.4 per hour.

GIS & Utility Systems Integration Engineer

Qualus

Bolton, ON • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Digital Solutions departments as an GIS & Utility Systems Integration Engineer. As a GIS & Utility Systems Integration Engineer you are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the integration between Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Outage Management Systems (OMS) to support utility operations. This role focuses on data readiness, network modeling and cross-system alignment, ensuring accurate representation of electric utility assets and network behavior to support outage analysis, restoration workflows, and operational reliability.

The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in Esri Utility Network data models, electric network connectivity, and utility systems integration practices across OMS, ADMS and related operational platforms.

Responsibilities
  • Maintain a deep understanding of GIS data models supporting electric utility distribution systems. Network connectivity, asset modeling, and topology configurations.
  • Experience supporting migrations from geometric network or legacy GIS models to Utility Network.
  • Ensure GIS data supports OMS requirements including network tracing, switching, and outage prediction.
  • Maintain data quality, validation rules, and topology integrity.
  • Assess GIS model readiness for downstream operational systems including OMS and ADMS
  • Define modeling standards and best practices to support scalable integration
  • Design and advise on integrations between GIS and OMS platforms.
  • Ensure accurate network model representation for outage analysis and restoration operations.
  • Support data synchronization, data mapping, and transformation processes between systems.
  • Develop and maintain interface specifications, data flows, and integration processes.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve integration and data consistency issues.
  • Support model alignment between GIS connectivity and OMS network models.
  • Identify integration risks and data gaps early in project lifecycles and recommend mitigation strategies
  • Configure and support Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, Utility Network services, and related components.
  • Collaborate with OMS vendors and internal teams on data requirements and model alignment.
  • Support testing activities including system integration testing and user acceptance testing.
  • Monitor system performance and recommend improvements.
  • Work with utility engineering, operations, outage management, and IT teams to gather requirements.
  • Translate business and operational needs into GIS and OMS model designs.
  • Provide technical documentation and model standards.
  • Support production deployments and operational support activities.
  • Support presales, discovery, and early-stage solutioning efforts by articulating GIS and integration dependencies to internal and external stakeholders
  • Communicate complex technical topics to project managers, directors and executive audiences
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in GIS, Engineering, Computer Science, Geography, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of GIS experience supporting utility environments.
  • Hands-on experience with Esri ArcGIS Enterprise and Utility Network configuration.
  • Experience with ArcFM for electric utility GIS solutions.
  • Experience modeling electric utility distribution networks.
  • Experience integrating GIS with OMS or other operational systems.
  • Strong understanding of electric distribution network connectivity, network topology and tracing concepts, data modeling and system integration principles
  • Experience with Python, SQL, or scripting for data management and automation.
  • Experience with web services, APIs, and data exchange methods.
  • Strong expertise in Esri Utility Network architecture and configuration, utility electric network modeling expertise, GIS data governance and data quality management, systems integration and interface design
  • Analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Technical documentation and communication skills
  • Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed consulting environment
  • Ability to balance delivery execution with advisory and presales support

Preferred skills:

  • Experience with major OMS platforms (e.g., GE/Oracle/Siemens/ADMS environments).
  • Experience with Utility Network migration projects.
  • Knowledge of CIM or utility data standards.
  • Experience supporting outage management workflows.
  • Experience with ArcGIS Pro SDK or automation tools.
  • Experience working with system integrators or utility consulting environments.
  • Understanding of utility operations, switching, and restoration processes.
  • Experience providing technical leadership or advisory support across multiple projects or teams.

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Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.

We are committed to a secure and transparent hiring process. We do not request payment or sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers or banking details, during the application process. Please use caution and verify opportunities through our official channels.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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