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Project Manager - Water & Wastewater

@ AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc.

Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Overview

AtkinsRéalis is hiring a Project Manager for its Water Treatment team in Halifax to lead water and wastewater projects and process design. The role involves managing deliverables, schedule and budget, leading design of pumping stations and treatment systems, and mentoring junior professionals. The posting requires a P.Eng. (or eligibility) in Nova Scotia, 10+ years of municipal water experience, and offers hybrid work and benefits.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage water and wastewater projects for quality, schedule and budget
  • Lead process design of pumping stations, reservoirs and treatment systems
  • Prepare drawings, specifications and cost estimates with the design team
  • Support proposals and business development in Atlantic Canada
  • Mentor intermediate and junior professionals

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, chemical or environmental engineering
  • P.Eng. in Nova Scotia or eligible for registration
  • Minimum 10 years in municipal water and wastewater
  • Knowledge of Atlantic Canadian design standards
  • Eligibility for security clearance for DND projects

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Employer posting date
2026-10-07
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience10+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsP.Eng., Engineers Nova Scotia registration
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyCivil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering
Security clearanceOther clearance
Perks mentionedFlexible hours, Paid training

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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.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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.

Find out more.

Additional information

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRéalis (referred to throughout as “AtkinsRéalis”) are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data.

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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.

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