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

Helio urban developments; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A design-build firm in Halifax seeks a structural engineer for occasional contract work. The role involves providing efficient structural design for residential buildings, with a focus on wood-frame construction and quick turnaround times. Candidates should have a P.Eng. license in Nova Scotia and experience in residential structural design. This position offers good compensation for minimal time investment and the potential for more work with additional engineering capabilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years residential structural design experience required.
• Proficient with wood design and foundation engineering.
• Available for occasional 3-5 day turnarounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide clean, efficient structural design for straightforward residential buildings.
• Deliver stamped structural drawings without project management headaches.
• Work on small scope projects with fast turnarounds.

Skills

Residential structural design experience

Wood design proficiency

Foundation engineering

Experience with Part 9 buildings

Education

P.Eng. (Structural) licensed in Nova Scotia

Job description

Job Description

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 designs—same floor plans, same wood-frame construction, same foundation systems.

We need a structural engineer for occasional contract work when our projects require elements beyond Part 9 prescriptive limits. The role involves providing clean, efficient structural design for straightforward residential buildings.

The Work

Scope per project :

• Foundation design for challenging sites or custom requirements
• Beam and column sizing beyond prescriptive spans
• Retaining wall design when needed
• Custom structural elements as required
• Integration with architectural and civil packages

Typical turnaround : 3-5 business days per project

Volume : 1-2 structural packages annually (occasional basis)

Project type : Simple Part 9 residential—mostly wood frame with occasional custom elements

What Makes This Attractive

Standardized approach: Similar building types mean you can develop efficient standard details.

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

No project management headaches: We handle permitting, coordination, and construction—you just deliver stamped structural 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, HVAC, plumbing), significantly more work is available.

Compensation

Fixed fee per project—quote your rate for typical structural elements.

Fast-pay : Net 15 payment terms.

Repeat client : Steady relationship as we scale, predictable scope when needed.

Requirements

• P.Eng. (Structural) licensed in Nova Scotia + Certificate of Compliance
• 3+ years residential structural design experience
• Proficient with wood design and foundation engineering
• Experience with Part 9 buildings and prescriptive vs. engineered approaches
• Available for occasional 3-5 day turnarounds

Major Bonus

Multi-discipline capability: If you can also handle electrical, HVAC, 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 Occasional Structural Work?

Send us :

• PDF resume + Engineers NS license number
• One structural project example (residential preferred)
• Your fixed fee for typical structural elements
• Note any additional engineering disciplines you can handle

Simple projects, fair pay, fast decisions.

We are looking for a structural engineer who values efficiency and quality over complexity.