The IRP Engineer is an integral team member working under the direction of the Manager, Regional Infrastructure Planning to provide project management support for Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) updates, the Growth Servicing Strategy (GSS), and associated studies and investigations that arise from the IRP or GSS. The IRP Engineer will coordinate data information requests, coordinate meeting and workshop calendar management and bookings, attend meetings and record key decisions and actions, and generally provide project management support for the successful delivery of master planning activities.
- Work directly on the Integrated Resource Plan and Growth Servicing Study projects providing assistant project management support (including managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and reporting) and coordinating and prioritizing tasks to meet project objectives.
- Review HALIFAX growth projection data related to infrastructure planning projects and conduct spatial analysis necessary to determine impacts on Halifax Water infrastructure.
- Coordinate investigations and studies arising from the IRP or GSS including acting as project manager as assigned.
- Apply water, wastewater, and stormwater experience and with the support of the Manager, Regional Infrastructure Planning, use engineering judgement to guide project decisions.
- Liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders and engage cross-departmental project teams in the delivery of regional infrastructure planning projects, including outreach, developing materials for meetings or workshops, and documenting outcomes.
- Help with resolving ongoing data gaps and accessibility to information necessary to support regional infrastructure planning.
- Provide input and document changes to the benefit to existing methodology for cost apportionment of new infrastructure (benefit to existing customer base versus new growth).
- Record and maintain a decision document or library of key decisions made during the long-term planning process.
- Assume responsibility for tracking and reporting on IRP and GSS recommendations implementation.
- Assist with identifying projects from the IRP, GSS, and associated studies for inclusion in the annual capital budget including provision of project intake information needed to support candidate projects.
- Create and update content for regional infrastructure planning initiatives for inclusion in the asset management team intranet site or specific project sites as needed.
- Work with consulting and contractor partners.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Reports to: Manager, Regional Infrastructure Planning
Indirectly Supervises: Consultants, contractors
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Post-secondary degree in Engineering (civil, municipal, environmental, or equivalent) with Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation.
Experience:
- Minimum five (5) years’ progressively responsible related engineering experience with a focus on municipal engineering, long-term infrastructure planning, or asset management, and experience participating in or coordinating multi-disciplined teams.
- Must be eligible for membership with Engineers Nova Scotia as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.)
- Must be willing to undertake and maintain the following safety training:
- First Aid
- Globally Harmonized System (GHS) (Formerly WHMIS)
- Additional safety training as identified based on legislative and operational requirements
- Knowledge of Provincial Acts, Water Utility Regulations, By-laws, and Policies.
- Knowledge of engineering principles and practices relating to municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater system infrastructure.
- Knowledge of national, provincial, and municipal engineering procedures, standards, specifications, and guidelines.
- Demonstrated experience working on strategic programs.
- Experience working on infrastructure planning, municipal engineering, and asset management programs and activities.
- High level of initiative and ability to work independently.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships and achieve results through effective interaction with other staff.
- Leadership, motivational, consultative, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to navigate change.
- Ability to work closely and effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Familiarity with engineering software including hydraulic modelling and ArcGIS.
Salary Band ENG 2 ($91,784 to $114,730)
Applicants who applied previously for this competition do not need to reapply.
Completed cover letters and application forms [PDF] or resumes, stating Competition #HW25-127E must be received by 4:30 p.m. on August 17, 2025. Please forward to:
- Halifax Water
HR Department
P.O. Box 8388, RPO CSC
Halifax, NS
B3K 5M1
Fax
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902-490-6934
Please note: Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.
Conditional Items Required for Employment:
- Satisfactory background check
- Satisfactory pre-employment testing
Halifax Water is an equal opportunity employer.
Halifax Water’s goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve, at all job levels. Halifax Water believes a diverse workforce positively contributes to its success, and the success of our community. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, LGBTQ+ community, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities and Indigenous persons. Halifax Water encourages applicants to self-identify in the cover letter.