Recent Grad / Alumni - Design Engineer I

POSITION SUMMARY

Watch your engineering designs come to life! As a Design Engineer I at Southland Industries, you'll experience the excitement of working on design-build and design-assist projects in healthcare, education, biotech, mission critical, commercial and entertainment markets. You’ll work hand in hand with our model coordinators, estimators, and trade staff through all aspects of a project to create a design that is practical, efficient and cost effective. You’ll also have access to internal teams using the most innovative practices in virtual construction design (VDC) and computational fluid dynamics, along with just-in-time feedback from the field.

What you’ll do :

Performs basic deliverables and products such as calculations, drawings, and specifications related to heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems under supervision of Senior Engineers.

Performs basic calculations for a project, such as heating / cooling loads, equipment selection and sizing, friction loss calculations, etc.

Assist in coordinating all aspects of the project design with project management, architects, and other trades through the completion phase of a project.

Perform and check CADD drafting work.

What you’ll need to be successful :

Basic Knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC, plumbing, etc.

Basic ability to read mechanical and plumbing plans.

Good verbal and written communications skills.

Good computer skills, including CADD and Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel.

What you bring to the table :

Four-year degree.

PE License preferred

YOU Matter

PEOPLE FIRST : BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you!  At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job.  We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then  JOIN  our team and become a part of an organization that values  PEOPLE ,  SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY,

• ACCOUNTABILITY
• & SUSTAINABILITY.

Benefits :

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family :

401(k) Plan with  50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting

Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee

Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance

Disability Income Protection Insurance

Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)

Holidays / Vacation / Personal Time / Life Events Leave

Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses

Pay : Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For California this ranges from $80,000 – $88,000 plus annual incentive, benefits and retirement program as outlined above.

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an  Equal Opportunity Employer

We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time

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