The Project Engineer (Treatment Facilities / Process Engineering) is a key team member in the management of the water and wastewater treatment facility infrastructure at Halifax Water. They provide leadership in Halifax Water by delivering services that protect public health and the environment through the delivery of capital projects.
The Project Engineer (Treatment Facilities / Process Engineering), reporting to the Manger of Facilities Engineering or the Process Engineering Program Manager, is responsible for the provision of professional engineering and project management services (i.e. planning, design, and construction management) for a wide range of capital projects related to Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities infrastructure. They will mainly focus on delivery of projects in support of Halifax Water’s long-term plans as established in the Infrastructure Master Plans from the Integrated Resource Plan.
- Provide technical and project management support for Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities projects including scope development, cost estimating, scheduling, quality control, planning, design, contract document preparation, external consultant management, construction management and quality control.
- Work with a team comprised of professional and technical staff responsible for the execution of design and construction of capital projects in support of water and wastewater treatment plant operations. Work closely with other Halifax Water staff, as it relates to planning, procurement, contract management, regulatory and delivery methodologies.
- Complete infrastructure condition assessments and make recommendations for capital projects leading to improvements in treatment facilities, treatment processes and operational cost savings.
- Prepare scope of work documents and manage the execution of external consultants and construction contractor activities.
- Lead investigations and studies related to treatment facilities at HRWC. Coordinate and/or conduct field inspections, construction inspection, reporting, safety audits, and data collection related to Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities.
- Deliver and execute full range of infrastructure projects with a core focus on capital project delivery of projects in support of treatment plant operations, from simple equipment replacements to major process upgrades. Deliver projects generated from asset renewal practices and programs with a focus on vertical infrastructure projects at Water and Wastewater Facilities.
- Assist with and provide support (review and implementation) of a range of infrastructure projects from small to large.
- Conduct measurement to verify engineering designs and record conditions at facilities for delivery of projects.
- Liaise with the regulators, government representatives, consultants, lawyers, and other stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain relationships with Halifax Water staff, consulting engineer and constructor communities as it relates to design and construction of capital projects.
- Develop, manage and utilize databases for the collection, analysis, coordination and reporting of Halifax Water project management data.
- Provide support and mentorship to junior staff for the execution and delivery of projects and assignments.
- Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
Reports to: Manager, Facilities Engineering or Process Engineering Program Manager
Directly Supervises: n/a
Indirectly Supervises: Consultants, contractors
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Post-secondary degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Process or Environmental) with Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation
Experience:
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible related experience in an engineering field; Water and Wastewater Treatment experience and ideally Project Management experience.
- Must be eligible for membership with Engineers Nova Scotia
- Must have a valid NS driver’s license
- 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, HRWC Regulations, Municipal By-Laws and Policies as related to Water and Wastewater Treatment and municipal infrastructure.
- Knowledge of engineering principles, policies, regulations and practices relating to Water and Wastewater Treatment infrastructure.
- Knowledge of national, provincial and municipal engineering procedures, standards, specifications and guidelines.
- Ability to develop engineering solutions to municipal infrastructure problems.
- Leadership and interpersonal skills.
- High level of initiative, and ability to achieve results through effective interaction with other staff.
- Ability to adapt to change in the work environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work closely and effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, including the public, elected officials, community interest groups, regulators, government representatives, developers, consultants, lawyers and insurers.
- Strong consultative and negotiation skills.
- Strong computer/software skills, including the Microsoft suite of office software, spreadsheet development, database development, and other engineering related computer applications.
Salary Band: $88,216 to $110,270 annually
Applicants who applied previously for this competition do not need to reapply.
Completed cover letters and application forms [PDF] or resumes, stating Competition #HW26-96E must be received by 12 noon, September 15, 2026. Please forward to:
- Halifax Water
HR Department
P.O. Box 8388, RPO CSC
Halifax, NS
B3K 5M1
Fax
- 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.