Associate Principal Engineer Electrical

Southland Industries Inc.; Houston (TX); In loco; USD 95.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k) plan with company match

100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid parental leave

Training/professional development opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Southland Industries Inc. is seeking an experienced Design Engineer in Houston, Texas. This role provides critical design and engineering guidance on projects, manages engineering standards, and leads a team of engineers. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a PE license, with at least 12 years of relevant experience including 5 years in a managerial role. The position offers comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) plan, insurance coverage, paid leave, and professional development opportunities.

Competenze

• 12 years’ relevant experience, including 5 years’ people management.
• Proven ability to lead an engineering group.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical design.

Mansioni

• Provide design and engineering guidance on projects.
• Manage conceptual design and prepare complex design layouts.
• Perform site inspections for compliance with construction documents.

Conoscenze

Expert knowledge of applicable systems design

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong public speaking ability

Strong computer skills including CADD and Microsoft Office

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

PE license

Strumenti

CADD

Microsoft Office Products

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Summary

This role is responsible for providing design and engineering guidance on projects. In addition, this role attends meetings as the design expert and ensures engineering standards are maintained and adhered to.

Position Details

• Provides design and engineering support to other departments as needed. Partners with team to ensure engineering standards are maintained and followed. Stays current on industry trends and issues.
• Manages conceptual design for specific projects. Prepares complex preliminary redline design layouts for estimating. Performs complex calculations for projects, such as heating/cooling loads, equipment selection and sizing, etc., depending on discipline—HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, etc.
• Performs site inspections to determine compliance with construction documents and resolves design issues during construction phase.
• Attends project team meetings as design expert.
• Responsible for successful achievement of project goals and objectives.
• Manages a smaller group of engineers, including staffing, training, coaching and performance management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
• PE license required
• Minimum 12 years’ relevant experience, including minimum 5 years’ people management
• Expert knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC, plumbing, etc., as well as all design engineering aspects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with all levels of employees, clients and general contractors
• Proven ability to lead an engineering group
• Strong public speaking ability
• Strong computer skills, including CADD and Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast‑paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.