Utilities Lead - Rail and Transit - WSP, Toronto

About the role

Shape the future of transit infrastructure as a Utilities Lead with our award-winning Rail and 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. At WSP, we are pathfinders and impact makers, offering limitless opportunities whether it is across the country or around the globe.

Key duties

• 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

What you'll bring

• 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