Utility Project Engineer Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

Requisition ID: 100991 

Job Category: Infrastructure 

Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design and construction of water and wastewater conveyance systems, including watermains, sewers, and water and wastewater conveyance within tunnels.
• Apply structured project management practices to define scope, manage resources, monitor progress, control risks, and ensure quality throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project delivery from concept through detailed design and construction.
• Prepare preliminary specifications, design drawings, and contract documents.
• Support all design phases, including hydraulic modeling coordination, constructability reviews, cost estimates, schedules, risk assessments, and construction-phase engineering services.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across civil, geotechnical, structural, seismic, mechanical, electrical, noise/vibration, and environmental areas.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and successful execution.
• Communicate clearly in English across written, verbal, and presentation formats, including client engagement and business development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited university.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
• 8 to 12 years of experience in linear conveyance design and construction, with a focus on municipal linear water and wastewater conveyance systems.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with linear water and wastewater conveyance systems.
• Proven experience with:
• Small and medium diameter watermains and sanitary/trunk sewers
• Water valve chambers, wastewater diversion chambers, and maintenance holes
• Hydraulic modelling, design for pressurized and gravity flow systems
• Route alignment studies and corridor planning
• Familiarity with municipal standards, regulatory permitting, and environmental assessment processes.
• Proficiency in BIM, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, GIS platforms, and MS Project.
• Demonstrate qualifications in project management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and stakeholder engagement across linear water and wastewater conveyance projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with multi-stakeholder coordination and complex urban infrastructure environments.

Technical Expertise Requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of pipeline hydraulics, encompassing both pressurized and open channel flow systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in designing and analyzing systems for surge protection and transient pressure control, including the integration of flow control structures such as valves, weirs, and energy dissipation devices.
• Specialized expertise in the design of pipelines using a range of materials including concrete pressure pipe, steel, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), high density polyethylene (HDPE) and ductile iron accounting for material-specific performance, installation practices, and long-term durability under diverse hydraulic and geotechnical conditions.
• In-depth understanding of geotechnical, and hydrogeological factors affecting linear infrastructure, including soil-structure interaction, groundwater management, dewatering strategies, and subsurface risk mitigation to ensure safe and constructible pipeline designs.
• Proficiency in the design of chambers, and maintenance holes, incorporating seismic, geotechnical considerations, structural detailing, and seamless integration with both temporary and permanent conveyance infrastructure.
• Strong capability in evaluating constructability, cost-efficiency, and risk mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Familiarity with construction staging, traffic management planning, and coordination with existing utilities.
• Knowledge of asset management principles, including infrastructure condition assessment, lifecycle analysis, and rehabilitation planning.

Preferred Candidate Qualifications:

• Industry certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent are considered assets.
• Experience with various construction methods, including open-cut trenching, tunnelling, and trenchless technologies such as microtunnelling, horizontal directional drilling (HDD), and jack-and-bore techniques is highly valued.
• Knowledge of the environmental assessment process is a strong asset.
• Understanding construction management practices, contract administration, and alternative delivery models (e.g., Design-Build, CMAR, IPD) is preferred.

Base salary range: $89,000 - $138,000

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well-being and growth.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.