Recent GradAlumni Design Engineer I

Position Overview

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 across healthcare, education, biotech, mission critical, commercial, and entertainment markets. You’ll collaborate with model coordinators, estimators, and trade staff through all aspects of a project to create designs that are practical, efficient, and cost effective, while leveraging innovative practices in virtual construction design (VDC) and computational fluid dynamics with just-in-time field feedback.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs basic deliverables and products such as calculations, drawings, and specifications related to heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems under the supervision of Senior Engineers.
• Calculates heating/cooling loads, equipment selection and sizing, friction loss, and other factors essential to the project.
• Assists in coordinating all aspects of project design with project management, architects, and other trades through the project’s completion phase.
• Performs and checks CADD drafting work.

Required Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC and plumbing.
• Ability to read mechanical and plumbing plans.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including CADD and Microsoft Office Products (e.g., Excel).

Preferred Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 1-2 years’ relevant experience.
• PE License preferred.

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package offered as part of an employee-owned company that supports you and your family:

• 401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting.
• Annual incentive program based on performance, profitability, and achievement.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – 100% paid for the employee.
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Disability Income Protection Insurance.
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans for Health and Dependent Care.
• Holidays, Vacation, Personal Time, and Life Events Leave.
• Numerous training opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses.