GenCore Ltd. is seeking an experienced Project Engineer – Utility Design to lead the engineering, coordination, and delivery of dry utility infrastructure projects within Light Rail Transit (LRT), transportation, municipal, telecommunications, and electrical utility environments. Reporting to the Project Manager, Utility Design, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing utility design activities, reviewing engineering deliverables, mentoring technical staff, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable standards and client requirements.
The ideal candidate will possess solid engineering expertise, leadership capabilities, and extensive experience delivering utility relocation and infrastructure projects within major transportation and transit corridors.
Key Responsibilities Support planning and implementation of engineering and construction programs, including defining project scope, schedules, milestones, resource requirements, and project execution strategies.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to designers, technicians, and junior engineers.
Review and approve dry utility design drawings, calculations, specifications, and construction packages for telecommunications, electrical distribution, streetlighting, and related utility infrastructure.
Lead utility coordination and relocation activities associated with LRT, transportation, and municipal infrastructure projects.
Monitor project schedules, budgets, and resource utilization to ensure successful project delivery.
Prepare and present project status reports, technical reviews,



and progress updates to project teams and management.
Assist Project Managers in project planning, client coordination, design reviews, and stakeholder meetings.
Coordinate preparation and delivery of project documentation including engineering reports, permit packages, design drawings, construction packages, as-built drawings, and turnover documentation.
Oversee project personnel responsible for design development, technical reviews, and project execution.
Review project designs for compliance with engineering principles, CSA standards, municipal standards, utility requirements, and client specifications.
Evaluate and recommend design changes, technical solutions, and engineering improvements.
Coordinate technical activities, scheduling requirements, and issue resolution among multidisciplinary project teams.
Interface with clients, utility owners, municipalities, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure project objectives are achieved.
Support quality assurance and quality control programs, ensuring compliance with company procedures and project requirements.
Mentor junior engineers, designers, and technicians to support professional development and technical growth.




Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety requirements.
Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with Qualified Engineers Ontario (PEO) is mandatory.
Minimum 7-8 years of utility engineering and design experience.
Minimum 5 years of direct LRT (Light Rail Transit) or major transportation infrastructure project experience (mandatory).
Experience leading utility relocation and utility coordination programs within transportation corridors.
Experience with utility companies, transit agencies, municipalities, or consulting engineering firms is considered an asset.
Strong understanding of telecommunications, electrical distribution, streetlighting, and dry utility infrastructure.
Ability to work independently and provide leadership with minimal supervision.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Robust understanding of municipal standards, utility standards, and permitting requirements.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and project delivery excellence.
Compensation Hourly Rate: $48 – $57 per hour
What We Offer Opportunity to work on major transit and infrastructure projects across Ontario.
Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering design and utility coordination projects.
Collaborative team environment with opportunities for skilled growth.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.

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📌 Project Engineer – Utility Design (LRT) (Ontario)
🏢 GenCore Utilities
📍 Ontario