Civil Utilities Manager, Rail + Transit

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The Opportunity

If you are motivated by complex infrastructure challenges, energized by leadership responsibility, and excited by the chance to help shape Canada’s next generation of transit systems, this role offers a platform to do exactly that.

You won’t just be managing utility design - you’ll be helping define how it’s done.

What You’ll Do

In this leadership role, you will:

• Lead thecivil 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

What You Bring

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Canada – required

• 10+ years of progressive experience incivil 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

Why This Role is Different

This is not a maintenance role within an established utility group - it is afoundational leadership opportunity within a growing transit practice.

You will help define how TYLin approaches civil utility engineering on rail and transit projects across Canada, influencing standards, building capability, and shaping a team that will grow with the business.

You’ll be joining a globally respected infrastructure consultancy with a strong North American transit footprint and the ambition to expand its Canadian Rail + Transit presence significantly in the coming years.

What You’ll Help Build

• A best-in-classcivil utilities design capability for transit infrastructure

• Smarter, more coordinated utility relocation strategies for dense urban corridors

• Stronger integration between utilities and broader civil/rail design disciplines

• A high-performing team of engineers and designers focused on delivery excellence and innovation

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $145,000 - $200,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.  

TYLin is committed to employment equity and providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at hr-careers@gi.dargroup.com. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.

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TYLinoffers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

TYLinis an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.