Utilities Engineering Lead

Description

• Reporting & Performance Monitoring: Track and evaluate system performance, operational challenges, and project progress, preparing clear reports and recommendations for senior management and clients.
• Field Support: Provide oversight during inspections and site visits to support compliance, issue resolution, and training—while delegating day-to-day equipment operation to utility staff.
• Utility System Oversight: Direct the planning, design, and operation of utility infrastructure—including water, wastewater, electrical, telecommunications, and gas—ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient service delivery.
• Leadership & Team Development: Lead, mentor, and coordinate a multidisciplinary utilities engineering team, fostering accountability, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a primary liaison with municipalities, utility agencies, and project partners, providing progress updates, resolving issues, and building strong client relationships.
• Regulatory & Safety Compliance: Ensure all operations and designs comply with safety standards, industry regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Project & Resource Management: Oversee project scheduling, budgets, and resource allocation. Guide staff and contractors in the execution of maintenance and capital projects, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes.

Requirements

• University Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Water Resources Engineering or related field of practice is required
• Strong knowledge of utility infrastructure, maintenance practices, and safety regulations specific to the type of utility (e.g., water treatment, electrical distribution).
• Registered P.Eng.
• Can work in public and private utilities, including water treatment plants, waste disposal facilities, and power distribution networks.
• Requires availability for emergency response and potential weekend and holiday work on a rotational basis to maintain constant utility service.
• Ability to quickly identify and resolve issues, preventing service disruptions and ensuring continued operational flow.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to motivate a team, as well as strong oral and written communication skills to interact with team members, management, and other departments.
• Proven ability to organize and manage multiple tasks, projects, and schedules effectively.
• Involves working outdoors in various weather conditions and may require physical labor.

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance