Project Engineer (Treatment Facilities/Process Engineering) at Halifax Water

Engineers Nova Scotia; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Water is seeking a Project Engineer (Treatment Facilities/Process Engineering) in the Engineering and Capital Infrastructure Department in Halifax. The role focuses on delivering capital projects for water and wastewater treatment facilities, reporting to the Manager, Facilities Engineering.

The salary band for this position is $95,639 to $119,549. Minimum qualifications include a post-secondary degree in Engineering, a P.Eng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, process or environmental).
• P.Eng. designation required.
• Five years of progressively responsible related experience; water and wastewater experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional engineering and project management services for capital projects related to water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Lead project delivery in line with Halifax Water’s Infrastructure Master Plans.
• Support safety, environment, and regulatory compliance throughout project lifecycles.

Skills

Project management

Process engineering

Education

Engineering degree (civil/mechanical/electrical/ environmental)

P.Eng. designation

Job description

Halifax Water is a municipally owned, self-financed utility regulated by the Nova Scotia Regulatory & Appeals Board (NSRAB) and Atlantic Canada’s largest water utility, providing integrated water, wastewater, and stormwater services. For more than 80 years, we have been proud stewards of the water cycle—providing clean water to customers and safely conveying it back to the source. Through our One Team - One Water approach, our more than 650 dedicated employees provide essential water services across the Halifax Regional Municipality.

We are currently seeking a Project Engineer (Treatment Facilities/Process Engineering) in the Engineering and Capital Infrastructure Department. As a key team member in the management of the water and wastewater treatment facility infrastructure at Halifax Water; providing 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), reports to the Manager, Facilities Engineering and is responsible for the provision of professional engineering and project management services for a wide range of capital projects related to water and wastewater treatment facilities. You will mainly focus on the delivery of projects in support of Halifax Water’s long-term plans as established in the Infrastructure Master Plans from the Integrated Resource Plan. The salary band for this position is $95,639 to $119,549.

Minimum qualifications for this position include:

• A post-secondary degree in Engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, process or environmental).
• A Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.
• Five years of progressively responsible related experience in an engineering field; water and wastewater treatment experience and ideally project management experience.
• The successful incumbent must have a valid driver’s license.

Halifax Water Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means:

• We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please let us know.
• We value diversity and are committed to an equitable and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous Peoples, African Nova Scotians and other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities. You are encouraged to self-identify in the cover letter.
• Our goal is to be a diverse workplace that is representative of the community we serve at all job levels. We believe a diverse workforce contributes positively to our success and to the success of our community.
  

If offered the job:

• You will need to successfully pass a background check.