Project Designers (Junior – Intermediate) – Municipal & Utilities

Project Designers (Junior – Intermediate) – Municipal & Utilities 

Gannett Fleming is currently looking for a Municipal & Utility designers of various experience levels in our Downtown Toronto Office to join our established and growing team! 

You will be engaged in the design of water distribution (watermains), storm and sanitary sewer systems to support roads, facilities, environmental and transit assignments. 

You will be directly involved and/or responsible for the collection and review of field data; technical analysis; completion of concept, preliminary and detailed design of storm, sanitary and watermains including the preparation of drawings, calculations, reports, specifications/contract documents and cost estimates. 

Responsibilities 

• Actively contribute to engineering design assignments in a team environment on a wide variety of multidisciplinary project teams; 

• Provide field support with project field inspections, construction inspection and administration, as assigned; 

• Collaborate with internal project team, reporting on project status, issues and mitigations; 

• Design and drafting of conceptual, preliminary and detailed design engineering drawings for municipal projects (storm, sanitary and watermains) within both public and private sites in accordance with project specifications and budget allowance; 

• Develop various drawings to support design development including but not limited to plan & profiles, typical and site-specific sections/details, issued for construction, as-builts/record drawings; 

• Preparation of engineering design calculations, quantities, cost estimates, and construction specifications; 

• Draft and deliver design narratives, technical reports and other project related documentation; 

• Collects, reviews and incorporates municipal design standards, civil and third-party utility layouts and related reference materials in preparing designs; 

• Prepares and submits permit applications to regulatory and municipal agencies as applicable; 

• Develops and maintains relationships with project team, client and external stakeholders; 

• Maintains, tracks and updates project design records and files; 

• Performs related duties and tasks as assigned or required. 

Required Education | Experience: 

• 2 - 7+ years of direct related experience 

• BS. in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Water Resources Engineering or related field of practice is required; 

• Proficiency with watermain and sewer design calculations; 

• Strong communication and technical writing skills; 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; 

• Working knowledge of drafting software including AutoCAD & Microstation; 

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or Bentley Open Roads software related to sewer and watermain modelling is an asset; 

• Knowledge of industry standards, permitting/approval processes, and various delivery models; 

• Preferred familiarity with MECP, Conservation Authorities, lower tier, and upper tier municipalities approvals processes. 

At Gannett Fleming, we believe in improving the lives of the people we serve. We believe in innovation and social responsibility. We believe in the diversity of our team and the creative solutions they provide. We believe in embracing change and emerging technologies while maintaining an unmatched standard of quality. We believe in creating an environment where employees can thrive at home and at work. We believe in engaging our employees, building lasting relationships with our clients, and, in turn, making a difference in the world.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, our tax-deferred retirement plan, and the opportunity to incentive compensation for eligible positions. We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer tuition reimbursement, access to internal and external training programs and support active participation in professional organizations.

Gannett Fleming is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Permanent Residency or Canadian Citizenship required for this position. No relocation assistance will be provided for this position. Local candidates will be given preference.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE: Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will not be accepted.

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time 

Salary Range: Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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