Utilities Lead - Rail and Transit

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The Opportunity – Build the Future with Us

Shape the future of transit infrastructure as a Utilities Lead with our 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.

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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

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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

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Why Choose WSP?

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• 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.

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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

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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Ready to Shape the Future of Transit?

Bring your expertise, leadership, and vision to a team that’s transforming how infrastructure connects people and communities. At WSP, your work will directly impact the future of mobility across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.


Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.