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From the employer's careers site First seen 30 Oct 2026

Utilities Lead - Rail and Transit

WSP Toronto, ON senior full-time

Salary

$112,100 - $162,800 per year

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Description

Shape the future of transit infrastructure as a Utilities Lead with WSP's award-winning Rail & Transit team in the Greater Toronto Area.

In this role, you will lead utilities planning and execution across major transit projects, guiding complex relocations, influencing strategy, and mentoring emerging talent , all while delivering infrastructure that transforms how people move through our cities.

Your Impact

  • Lead the development and execution of comprehensive Utilities Plans that reduce risk and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Oversee utility investigations, design coordination, and relocation activities across all project phases
  • Integrate utilities work seamlessly into multidisciplinary project schedules and delivery strategies
  • Engage stakeholders, negotiate solutions, and drive alignment to achieve efficient, cost-effective outcomes
  • Review and validate designs to ensure alignment with project objectives, standards, and regulatory frameworks
  • Mentor junior team members and foster technical excellence across project teams
  • Contribute to the successful delivery of transformative transit infrastructure connecting communities

The Skills That Set You Apart

  • Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or Architecture
  • 10+ years of experience in utilities investigation and design for large-scale infrastructure projects
  • Proven experience delivering transit or transportation projects with agencies such as MTO, Metrolinx, TTC, or municipalities
  • Strong knowledge of Ontario’s legal and regulatory framework for utilities and civil infrastructure
  • Experience with alternative delivery models such as Design-Build or Progressive Design-Build
  • PMP certification and familiarity with the TPAP process are considered strong assets
  • Demonstrated leadership ability with experience guiding teams in a consulting environment

Why Choose WSP?

  • Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
  • A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach
  • Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition , because your growth drives ours
  • Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours

Compensation

  • AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 - $162,800
  • MB & ON: $112,100 - $154,400
  • NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $111,000 - $147,400

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Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/90753

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