Job Description

About Helio Urban Development

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We're a design-build company specializing in small multi-unit developments (4-12 units) optimized for CMHC MLI Select. We don't just design--we build every project ourselves.


Our model is simple:

standardized, modular builds that we can repeat at speed.

Same floor plans, same energy specs, same flat urban lots. This lets our in-house architecture, energy modeling, surveying, and construction teams work like a production line.


We need a multi-discipline engineer who can handle our complete engineering stack--primarily civil site work (every project) plus electrical, HVAC, structural, and plumbing as needed. Help us scale from 12 projects next year to doubling or tripling annually. Our mission:

build affordable housing, high quality, fast.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

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Results-based compensation:

We don't pay hourly. Finish a project in half the time? You make twice the hourly rate, plus bonuses.

Standardized workflow:

Because our projects are nearly identical, your engineering packages become templates you refine and reuse--making each successive project faster and more profitable for you.

Complete engineering ownership:

Handle all engineering disciplines = maximum project value and streamlined coordination. No waiting on other engineers or coordination headaches.

Clear growth path:

Prove yourself over 6 months and we'll bring you in-house as Principal Engineer with equity participation.

High-performance culture:

Our entire team--from architects to project managers--operates on the same results-driven model. Everyone takes ownership, pride in their work, and pushes for high productivity. You'll coordinate closely with our surveyor, architect, and project manager--but as our complete engineering solution, you control the entire technical workflow.

What You'll Own

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Team Coordination

Work seamlessly with our surveyor, architect, energy modeler, and project manager Lead the engineering component of permit submissions Participate in design reviews to catch issues early across all disciplines

Civil Engineering (Every Project - Primary Workload)

Concept to Permit (Target: 30 days)

Lot grading & drainage plans (stamped) Site servicing & utility plans (stamped) Stormwater management & erosion control briefs (stamped) Traffic/landscape/lighting memos when required

Additional Engineering Disciplines (As Needed)

Electrical Engineering:

Service entrance design and panel schedules Basic residential electrical layouts Exterior lighting and photometric analysis

HVAC Engineering:

Heat pump sizing and HRV/ventilation design Basic ductwork layouts and energy efficiency integration

Structural Engineering:

Foundation design and beam sizing beyond Part 9 prescriptive limits Custom structural elements as needed

Plumbing Engineering:

Residential plumbing layouts and DHW system design

Permit Management

Respond to municipal comments within 48 hours across all disciplines Iterate until permit issued (goal: first-pass approval)

Construction Support

Key site visits (pre-pour, final grading, systems commissioning) Final compliance letters for occupancy

Compensation Structure

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Base:

Fixed fee per project covering all required disciplines (quote your comprehensive rate)

Speed Bonuses:

+5% if submitted within 30 days +10% if permit approved on first submission

Multi-discipline premium:

Higher project value than single-discipline contractors

Volume:

10+ projects year one, scaling rapidly

Career Track:

Fast-track to salaried Principal Engineer with generous bonus structures given your comprehensive capabilities

Must-Haves

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P.Eng. licensed in Nova Scotia + Certificate of Compliance

Civil engineering expertise:

3+ years civil site design (grading, drainage, servicing) for residential/light commercial

Multi-discipline capability:

Licensed and experienced in at least 2 additional disciplines (electrical, mechanical/HVAC, structural, plumbing) Proven sub-60-day permit approvals in HRM or comparable NS municipalities Proficient in Revit (preferred) or Civil 3D, plus relevant MEP software Fluent with HRM Municipal Design Guidelines, rational method, LID techniques Self-managed and comfortable with "ship perfect, ship fast" culture

Nice-to-Haves

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All 5 disciplines under one roof (civil, electrical, HVAC, structural, plumbing) CMHC MLI Select experience Multi-province licensing for Atlantic expansion

Success Metrics

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+ 30 days concept-to-submission + 90% first-pass permit approvals across all disciplines + 48 hour response to municipal comments Zero engineering-related change orders or construction delays

Ready to Own Our Complete Engineering Stack?

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PDF resume + Engineers NS license number and all discipline qualifications

Project examples demonstrating multi-discipline capability (scope, timeline, your role)

Your proposed comprehensive fee structure

Highlight your full engineering scope

- the more disciplines you can handle, the more valuable you become

We move fast:

Virtual interview paid test project offer within one week for qualified candidates.