Project Manager - Water & Wastewater

AtkinsRéalis; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced civil/chemical/environmental engineer to lead water treatment projects in Halifax. You will manage schedule, budget and quality while guiding multidisciplinary teams on pumping stations, reservoirs and treatment systems for municipal and industrial clients.

You will mentor junior professionals, contribute to proposals, and foster long-term client relationships across Atlantic Canada and beyond, with a focus on security clearances and high standards of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Nova Scotia, or eligible for registration with Engineers Nova Scotia.
• Eligible for security clearance for DND projects.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant municipal water and wastewater sector experience.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring of teams.
• Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment technologies and pumping systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects to meet quality, schedule and budget objectives.
• Collaborate with water and wastewater process design teams on preliminary and detailed engineering deliverables, drawings, specs and cost estimates.
• Lead process design of pumping stations, reservoirs, storage facilities, and water/wastewater treatment systems.
• Develop technical design packages with multidisciplinary teams for municipal and industrial clients.
• Support proposals and contribute to business development across Atlantic Canada and beyond.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to intermediate and junior professionals.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and build long-term relationships.

Skills

Project management

Mentorship

Water treatment

Municipal infrastructure

Client relationships

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Mechanical/Chemical/Environmental Eng

P.Eng. in Nova Scotia (or eligible)

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Your role

As part of the Water Treatment team in our Halifax office, you will:

• Manage projects to ensure high-quality deliverables while maintaining schedule and budget objectives.
• Collaborate with the water and wastewater process design team in the preparation of preliminary and detailed engineering deliverables, including drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Lead the process design of pumping stations, reservoirs, storage facilities, and water/wastewater treatment systems.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop technical design packages and solutions for municipal and industrial clients.
• Support the preparation of proposals and actively contribute to business development activities within the water and wastewater sectors across Atlantic Canada and beyond.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to intermediate and junior professionals.
• Act as a technical resource and trusted advisor for clients, supporting the development of long‑term relationships and repeat business opportunities.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Nova Scotia, or eligible for registration with Engineers Nova Scotia.
• Eligeable for security clearance regarding DND projects.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the municipal water and wastewater sector.
• Recognized technical leadership with experience providing guidance on complex projects and mentoring technical teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in water and wastewater treatment technologies, pumping systems, and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Atlantic Canadian municipal and provincial design standards and regulations, with familiarity with standards and practices from other Canadian jurisdictions considered an asset.
• Proven project management and client relationship skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with experience working in multidisciplinary environments.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.