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Job Title


Design Engineer, Municipal Infrastructure


Company : Water Canada


Location : Halifax, Nova Scotia


Created : 2026-04-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

The Opportunity Build the Future with Us As a Design Engineer you will shape meaningful municipal infrastructure projects across NovaScotia. Your work will help create safe, sustainable, and resilient communitiesstrengthening the places where people live, work, and thrive. Your Impact Designing municipal and land development infrastructure including site servicing, watermains, wastewater systems, stormwater management, and roadway networks. Preparing analyses, calculations, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and reports that guide key project decisions. Providing technical advisory services and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams, CAD technicians, junior staff, and project managers. Offering mentorship and contributing to the growth of emerging engineering talent within the team. Supporting field staff with construction reviews, contract administration, and resolving onsite technical issues. Liaising with municipal, utility, and regulatory agencies through all phases of project development and approvals. Preparing RFPs, proposals, and bid documents to support project pursuits and client needs. The Skills That Set You Apart 5+ years of experience in municipal engineering or land development for public or privatesector projects. A degree or diploma in Civil or Environmental Engineering and eligibility for P.Eng. designation in NovaScotia. Strong working knowledge of regional design standards, environmental guidelines, and regulatory processes. Proven design experience involving water, wastewater, stormwater, and/or roadway systems. Familiarity with municipal planning and approval frameworks across Atlantic Canada. Experience collaborating with First Nations or Atlanticregion municipalities (an asset). A commitment to designing solutions that are sustainable, safe, and communityfocused. Compensation AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $89,800 $118,900 MB & ON: $81,900 $112,800 NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $81,100 $107,700 Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes. #J-18808-Ljbffr