Leila Jafari, P. Eng.
About Leila Jafari, P. Eng.
Leila Jafari, P. Eng., serves as the Utility Lead at Hatch in Markham, Ontario, where she has worked since 2018. With a background in civil engineering and extensive experience in utility relocation design, she manages multidisciplinary infrastructure projects and provides contract administration support.
Work at Hatch
Leila Jafari has been employed at Hatch since 2016, currently holding the position of Utility Lead. In this role, she has been responsible for managing the utility scope of work for multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. Her responsibilities include conducting analysis and overseeing both preliminary and detailed design processes. Prior to her current role, she served as a Senior Project Engineer at Hatch, where she provided contract administration support and ensured effective project management and interdisciplinary coordination.
Previous Experience
Before joining Hatch, Leila Jafari worked at Hatch Mott MacDonald from 2009 to 2016, focusing on civil design and utility coordination. Her earlier experience includes a volunteer position as a Designer at IBI Group for three months in 2008-2009. This diverse background has contributed to her extensive knowledge in utility relocation design and coordination, particularly for tunnel and surface rail projects.
Education and Expertise
Leila Jafari earned her Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in Civil Engineering from Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, where she studied from 1995 to 2000. Her educational background laid the foundation for her expertise in utility relocation design and coordination, which she has applied throughout her career in various engineering roles.
Professional Skills
Leila Jafari possesses a strong skill set in managing utility scopes for infrastructure projects. Her expertise includes analysis, design, and coordination of multidisciplinary projects. She has a proven track record in contract administration and project management, ensuring effective collaboration among various engineering disciplines. Her experience in utility relocation design, particularly for tunnel and surface rail projects, highlights her technical capabilities in the field.