Civil Utilities Manager – Rail, Transit

TYLin

Civil Utilities Manager overseeing utility design strategies for Rail + Transit projects across Canada. Responsible for mentoring engineers and ensuring integrated design solutions in urban infrastructure.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLead💰 CA$145,000 - CA$200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the civil utilities design strategy across major rail and transit projects throughout Canada
Oversee utility investigations, conflict analysis, relocation design, and coordination with utility owners and stakeholders
Act as the key technical authority for utility engineering within multi-disciplinary project teams
Manage and mentor engineers and designers, helping build a high-performing utilities capability within TYLin’s growing transit practice
Coordinate closely with civil, structural, track, systems, and construction teams to ensure fully integrated design solutions
Drive innovation in utility design practices, digital workflows, and coordination standards (including BIM / digital delivery environments)
Engage directly with clients, utility agencies, municipalities, and contractors to resolve complex utility interfaces
Support proposal development, pursuit strategies, and project planning for major transit bids and active programs
Ensure all deliverables meet regulatory requirements, client standards, and TYLin’s quality expectations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Canada – required
10+ years of progressive experience in civil utility engineering, preferably within transportation, rail, transit, or large infrastructure programs
Proven experience leading utility coordination on complex urban infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of underground utilities, relocation design, utility protection methods, and coordination processes
Experience working with public agencies, utility companies, and major infrastructure stakeholders
Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams and multidisciplinary coordination
Strong communication skills with the ability to confidently engage clients and external partners
Familiarity with Canadian standards, municipal infrastructure requirements, and transit agency processes
Ability to balance technical depth with strategic oversight and project delivery leadership.

Benefits

Comp & perks

extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage
continuing education benefits
paid time off
employee assistance program
retirement savings plan with company matching contributions

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Hard Skills & Tools

Utility InvestigationsConflict AnalysisRelocation DesignUtility Protection MethodsUnderground Utilities UnderstandingBIM / Digital Delivery EnvironmentsProject PlanningRegulatory ComplianceQuality AssuranceProposal Development

Soft Skills

MentoringClient EngagementTeam LeadershipStrategic OversightProblem Solving

Certifications

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Canada