Utilities Director

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group an international consulting and engineering group a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure privatization of a railway.

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The Utilities Director holds overall responsibility for the planning coordination design and delivery of utility management services on rail infrastructure projects. Operating as part of a leading engineering consultancy the role ensures seamless integration of utility requirements into project execution safeguarding project timelines cost efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.

• Business Leadership:
  Serve as the primary subject matter expert on utilities in rail projects providing strategic direction and technical oversight within the firm.
• Client Engagement:
  Build and maintain client relationships understanding client objectives and developing innovative cost-effective utility solutions tailored to client needs.
• Proposal Support & Business Development:
  Lead utility-related input for proposals bids and project pursuits helping to grow the firms rail utilities portfolio.
• Project Delivery Oversight:
  Oversee the day-to-day delivery of utility management services across multiple rail projects. Ensure successful execution of utility survey identification conflict resolution protection and diversion planning.
• Regulatory Compliance & Governance:
  Ensure all solutions comply with applicable regulations industry standards and best practices. Represent the firm in regulatory consultations or technical committees as required.
• Risk & Change Management:
  Identify and manage utility-related risks proactively addressing issues and guiding the project team in response to unforeseen utility challenges.
• Team Management & Development:
  Lead and mentor project teams fostering skill development in utility engineering. Promote a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Coordinate with utility agencies local authorities design teams construction contractors and other key stakeholders for successful project outcomes.
• Financial Management:
  Oversee project budgets and resources for utility-related scopes ensuring profitability and value for clients.
• Quality Assurance:
  Maintain high standards of quality safety and documentation across all project deliverables.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering Utility Engineering or related field.
• Significant professional experience (typically 15 years) in utility management within large-scale rail or infrastructure projects.
• Previous leadership experience in a consulting or engineering firm is highly desirable.
• Comprehensive knowledge of multi-utility systems (water gas electricity telecoms drainage).
• Proven capability in business development client management and project delivery.
• Familiarity with relevant local and international codes standards and permitting processes.
• Excellent communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional engineering registration or chartership preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strategic leadership and business acumen
• Advanced technical expertise in utility engineering
• Team and client relationship management
• Project delivery and financial control
• High-level communication and presentation skills
• Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

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