Associate Principal Engineer- Mechanical

Southland Industries; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)

Annual bonus program based on performance

Job summary

Southland Industries located in Pflugerville, Texas, is looking for an Engineering Manager to provide design and engineering guidance on various projects. This role includes attending meetings as a design expert and ensuring adherence to engineering standards. Responsibilities also include managing a team of engineers and providing design support to other departments.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a PE license, and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in people management. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including 401(k) with company match and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years' relevant experience, including 5 years' people management.
• Proven ability to lead an engineering group.

Responsibilities

• Provides design and engineering support to other departments.
• Manages conceptual design for specific projects.
• Performs site inspections to determine compliance with construction documents.
• Attends project team meetings as design expert.
• Responsible for successful achievement of project goals.
• Manages a smaller group of engineers, including staffing and training.

Skills

Expert knowledge of applicable systems design (HVAC, plumbing)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong public speaking ability

Strong computer skills (CADD, Microsoft Office)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

PE license

Tools

CADD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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 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 communication 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

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 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

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.