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Contract HVAC Engineer (P.Eng., Nova Scotia)

Helio urban developments - 28 Jobs
Halifax, NS
Posted 6 days ago
Job Details:
Full-time
Contract
Experienced

About Helio Urban Development

We're a design-build company specializing in small multi-unit developments (4-12 units) optimized for CMHC MLI Select. We build every project ourselves using standardized, modular designssame floor plans, same heating loads, same simple residential HVAC systems.

We need an HVAC engineer for occasional contract work as our projects scale. Clean, efficient HVAC design for straightforward residential buildings.

The Work

Scope per project:

  • Heat pump sizing and selection for individual units
  • HRV/ventilation system design (NBCC 9.32 compliance)
  • Basic ductwork layouts and sizing
  • Energy efficiency integration with our energy modeling team
  • Code compliance documentation

Typical turnaround: 5-7 business days per project

Volume: 1-3 HVAC packages annually (growing as we scale)

Project type: Simple Part 9 residential - standard heat pumps and ventilation, no complex commercial systems

What Makes This Attractive

Standardized templates: After your first project, subsequent ones become faster and more profitable using refined standard approaches

Quick money: Small scope, fast turnaround, good compensation for the time investment

No project management headaches: We handle permitting, coordination, construction - you just deliver stamped HVAC drawings

High-performance team: Work with other results-driven professionals who respect your time and expertise

Growth potential: If you can handle other disciplines (electrical, structural, plumbing), significantly more work available

Compensation

Fixed fee per project - quote your rate for a typical 5-unit building HVAC package

Fast-pay: Net 15 payment terms

Repeat client: Steady work as we scale, predictable scope

Requirements
  • P.Eng. (Mechanical) licensed in Nova Scotia + Certificate of Compliance
  • 3+ years residential HVAC design experience
  • Proficient with HVAC load calculation and design software
  • Experience with energy efficiency requirements and heat pump systems
  • Available for occasional 5-7 day turnarounds
Major Bonus

Multi-discipline capability: If you can also handle electrical, structural, or plumbing engineering, we have significantly more contract work available. Our ideal scenario is working with fewer engineers who can cover multiple disciplines.

Ready for Straightforward HVAC Work?

Send us:

  1. PDF rsum + Engineers NS license number
  2. One HVAC project example (residential preferred)
  3. Your fixed fee for a typical 5-unit HVAC package
  4. Note any additional engineering disciplines you can handle

Simple projects, fair pay, fast decisions.

Looking for an HVAC engineer who values efficiency and quality over complexity.

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