Municipal Project Engineer - Utilities

GFT is seeking a Municipal Project Engineer - Utilities  to join our Transportation Group in Toronto, ON. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Toronto office.

Working on the roadway team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges, transit, or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all​. Explore some of our signature roadway projects here.   

What you'll be challenged to do:

At GFT, we’re building infrastructure that drives communities forward—and we want you to help lead the charge. As a Project Engineer specializing in wet utilities (sewers and watermains) with coordination experience in dry utilities (hydro, gas, telecom), you’ll play a pivotal role in the design, execution, and success of complex infrastructure projects.

In this capacity, you will be responsible for the following:

This position is an opportunity to combine engineering expertise with cross-disciplinary collaboration in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. In this dynamic role, you’ll be empowered to:

• Lead utility relocation and installation design activities, particularly for wet utilities.

• Coordinate utility impacts with hydro (transmission and distribution), telecom, and gas systems.

• Prepare detailed and preliminary designs for sewers and watermains, including engineering calculations.

• Collaborate across internal disciplines and external stakeholders to create integrated design solutions.

• Ensure full compliance with project agreements, third-party utility and municipal standards, and applicable construction specifications.

• Deliver accurate and timely submittal while balancing competing project priorities.

• Conduct site inspections and generate detailed field reports to inform project decisions.

• Recommend enhancements to existing utility infrastructure based on engineering evaluation.

• Facilitate coordination with contractors to ensure efficient and cost-effective construction.

• Participate in design and constructibility workshops, bringing real-world insights to project planning.

• Contribute to permitting processes, proposal development, and other project support tasks.

What you will bring to the firm:

• A Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Degree, College Diploma or equivalent field
• Minimum 8 years of applicable experience and a strong background in the design of wet utility systems including watermain and sewer infrastructure.
• An Engineer-In-Training or Professional Engineer license (P.Eng., Canada)
• Proficiency in CADD (ACAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D), geometry software, and the MS Office suite
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and address design considerations for dry utilities (hydro, telecom, gas).

• Experience managing or supporting utility relocations in transportation and infrastructure settings.

• Proficiency in interpreting and applying municipal design standards, utility specifications, and construction practices.

• Strong communication skills for working with clients, contractors, and third-party utility providers.

• A proven track record of delivering high-quality engineering deliverables under tight deadlines.

• Familiarity with site inspection protocols and reporting.

What we prefer you bring:

• Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng) in Ontario or eligibility for licensing.

• Experience supporting Metrolinx, TTC, MTO, or other agency-led infrastructure programs.

• Knowledge of local permitting and approval processes for utility infrastructure.

• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and a mindset for solving engineering challenges creatively.

• Experience contributing to proposal writing or pursuit strategies in the infrastructure sector.

Compensation:

The range for this position is $96,100.00 - $140,000.00. Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life.

We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together, we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ 

GFT is an Equal Opportunity 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.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: Toronto, Ontario

No relocation assistance will be provided for this position.

Local candidates will be given preference.

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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