MEP Engineer - Multi-Unit Residential Halifax, NS - Local/Remote | Contract | Package Pricing

Helio urban developments

  • Halifax, NS
  • Contrat
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 2 mois
LICENSED ENGINEERS ONLY - Requires P.Eng designation + multi-unit residential experienceREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Must Have ALL:✓ P.Eng License (Nova Scotia or eligible for transfer)✓ 3+ years multi-unit residential MEP experience (4+ unit buildings)✓ Advanced Revit MEP proficiency (coordinated models, not just 2D)✓ Fast-paced project experience (MEP packages in weeks, not months)✓ Fixed-price project capability (you know your costs)If you don't meet ALL five requirements, do not apply. We only consider qualified multi-unit MEP specialists.MANDATORY SCREENING QUESTIONS Your application MUST include detailed answers. Applications without complete answers will be automatically rejected. * What multi-unit residential projects have you designed MEP systems for in Atlantic Canada? Include project names, unit counts, your role, and timeline from design to permit.
  • What's your typical package price for complete MEP design on a 6-unit, 2-storey wood frame building? Break down what's included and excluded.
  • Describe your fastest MEP package delivery. What was the project, timeline, and how you achieved speed without sacrificing quality?
  • How do you coordinate with structural/architectural to minimize RFIs during construction? Provide specific examples.
  • What's your current capacity for concurrent projects?
COMPENSATION & PROJECT VOLUME CONTRACT STRUCTURE:
  • Package pricing per project (you set your rates)
  • 10-15 projects annually
  • Consistent pipeline = predictable revenue
  • Direct payment, no holdbacks
  • Repeat business for proven performers
Typical Project Scope:
  • 5-16 unit residential buildings
  • Part 9 wood frame construction
  • CMHC MLI Select energy requirements
  • Fixed budgets requiring optimization
  • 4-week design timeline expectation
WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY EXISTS Every week of design delay costs families another month of housing. Every over-designed system breaks project economics. We need MEP engineers who understand speed and value.Your mission: Deliver coordinated MEP designs that install efficiently and meet CMHC requirements without gold-plating. Your systems thinking enables hundreds of affordable units.TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Essential Deliverables:
  • Mechanical design (HVAC, ventilation calculations)
  • Electrical design (single-line, panel schedules, lighting)
  • Plumbing design (risers, layouts, hot water)
  • Stamped/sealed drawings
  • Coordination with other disciplines
Performance Expectations:
  • 2-week design delivery
  • Constructable, optimized designs
  • Clear documentation minimizing RFIs
  • Available for construction clarifications
WHO THRIVES HERE Perfect fit:
  • Engineers who price by value, not hours
  • Fast decision makers who understand "good enough"
  • Professionals who appreciate repeat business
  • Those who see patterns across similar projects
Not suitable for:
  • Engineers who need 3 months for small projects
  • Over-designers focused on theoretical perfection
  • Those preferring institutional/commercial work
  • Engineers uncomfortable with fixed pricing
ABOUT HELIO We're a vertically integrated design-build firm delivering fixed-price housing solutions. We control design through construction, allowing optimization others can't achieve.Currently 12 projects underway with 50+ in pipeline. You'll work with a consistent teamAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Submit:
  • Complete answers to 5 mandatory screening questions
  • Portfolio of similar multi-unit residential projects
  • Typical deliverables list included in your package pricing
  • Professional references from 2 multi-unit projects
Fast process: Application → Pricing review → Technical discussion → Contract

Helio urban developments