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The Opportunity

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.

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Halifax Water

Halifax Water owns and operates the water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and stormwater drainage systems that service the Halifax region. We are committed to continuous improvement with a focus on data-driven decision making and a commitment to long-term sustainability.

At Halifax Water, you can look forward to an engaging, satisfying career that offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and professional development. We're committed to providing world-class water, wastewater and stormwater services as leading environmental stewards. By joining Halifax Water you can help make a difference.

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.

Halifax Water invests in its employees by providing competitive salaries, incentive programs, opportunities for advancement, and an excellent benefits package including:

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Retirement plans
Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Employee assistance programs
Employee wellness program
Professional development opportunities