Halifax Water is hiring for the job of Project Engineer (Treatment Facilities / Process Engineering). It is a regular opportunity in the Strategic Projects Section of the Engineering and Technology Services Department and have full time hours.

What the Strategic Projects Team does:

• Manages water, wastewater treatment facility infrastructure.
• Provides leadership in Halifax Water by delivering services that protect public health and the environment through the delivery of capital projects.
• 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.

As a Treatment Facilities / Process Engineering Project Engineer, you will:

• Focus on the delivery of projects in support of Halifax Water’s long-term plans as established by the Infrastructure Master Plans from the Integrated Resource Plan.

To do this job, you need:

• 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 or wastewater treatment).
• Ideally have project management experience.
• A valid NS driver’s license.

This is a non-unionized role and the job description and benefits to working at Halifax Water can be viewed on the Halifax Water website (Work for Halifax Water | Halifax Water).

Halifax Water Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

• 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 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. You are encouraged to self-identify in the cover letter.

Application Deadline:

• September 15, 2026
• Competition Number #HW26-96E

Thank you for applying for a job with us. We will contact you only if we choose you for an interview.

If offered the job:

• You will need to successfully pass a background check.
• You may need to successfully pass other pre-employment testing, which could include a satisfactory drivers abstract.