Job Description
Overview: Engineers thrive on solving problems by putting their logic and creativity together. They are able to invent, explore, and question to enhance the areas around us. Arcadis engineers work in multiple disciplines and collaborate on larger initiatives. The Team has the opportunity to work on unique and leading-edge projects with a local focus to make a global difference. Our fast-growing Utilities team is seeking a talented Utilities Coordinator / Engineering Designer in the GTA region. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a challenging, large-scale transportation based project that will allow you to use your design and coordination skills within utilities and apply it to a large-scale and reputable transportation project. Most of the things you'll work on:Responsible for coordination of planning, design and close out of the project’s utility relocations; review, update, supplement or complete the utility location information, protection/relocation strategy prepared by the design team and other consultants (including gas, hydro, water, telecom, and wastewater infrastructure);upon receipt of the SUE (subsurface utility engineering) work, review and confirm that work was performed in accordance with the scope of work. If incomplete, document additional works to be completed;contact and meet with all identified utility companies to obtain as-built information, including updates and information on future work and convert such information into electronic format suitable for the project;determine with team if there are critical utilities that require further field confirmation by exposing utility and/or survey;identify and address any immediate or critical utilities challenges that impact the procurement and/or delivery of the projects (including technology issues (e.g. copper splicing), resourcing issues and property issues (e.g. easements for tiebacks));classify project utilities to determine whether (i) major or minor relocations are required and (ii) whether relocation activities are on the project critical path;identify utility conflicts within alignment and station footprints;develop design solutions in instances where the project alignment may conflict with provincially or nationally significant regulated transmission lines (e.g. gas, hydro);provide the project team assistance in tracking of progress on utilities risks and resolutions; coordinate with project manager and clients to ensure complete utilities information is obtained;perform such other tasks in respect of utilities as may be required;for the design work an opportunity for you to get involved in the preparation of transportation utilities design for MTO/Metrolinx and municipal projects including:Preparing preliminary design in CAD for dry and wet utilitiesPreparing designs of utility protection and relocationConstruction staging design Prepare drawingsPrepare quantity take-offsWalk through full cycle design development from concept, preliminary, and detailed design stagesCoordination with other project stakeholdersPreparing cost estimates and quantity take offs.Evaluate technical alternatives, resolve technical issues and interface with other disciplines. What you will need to have:Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in Civil EngineeringBetween 2 to 5 years of relevant experience required; PEO/CET registration or eligibility desiredHands-on experience in design development and production of construction drawings for MTO and/or municipal projectsHands-on experience with Micro Station desired or minimum AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or Bentley Inroads/Open RoadsFamiliarity with municipal and road authority standardsMTO/Metrolinx experience is an assetStrong Technical writing skillsAbility to work independently as well as in a collaborative environmentConstruction field experience is an asset Additional InformationWhy You Should Work for Arcadis IBI Group:Our employees will find a design environment where collaboration is at the core of the business. We proudly support our team members through continuing education, completion of licenses and certifications, memberships in professional societies, seminar and conference attendance.Competitive Base Salary based on industry standardsRobust Extended + Medical BenefitsParticipation in Incentives ProgramRemote Work Options or Hybrid WFH-Office Schedule depending on the needs of the business Coverage of Licensing Fees and Annual Dues to Professional AssociationsProfessional Development & Self Directed Learning ResourcesAs part of Arcadis IBI Group's selection process, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer. These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, credit report, criminal offence and driver’s license record. Other Important Information:We request applicants submit RESUME highlighting relevant work experience; please limit PDF files to 10MB. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Arcadis IBI Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-CF
