Design-Build Project Engineer Intern

Southland Industries; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid housing (some locations)

Potential full-time opportunities

Hands-on experience with leaders

Job summary

Southland Industries in Austin, TX invites students to join its internship program in design-build, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection. A project engineer intern assists a design or project manager in coordinating a project using engineering, labor, equipment, and subcontracted services.

The role develops skills in design, estimating, and scheduling with hands-on experience and opportunities to explore potential full-time employment paths within the company.

Qualifications

• Student or recent graduate entering design-build, HVAC, plumbing, or fire protection.
• Ability to learn design, estimating, and scheduling processes.

Responsibilities

• Support field labor
• Provide labor feedback
• Support equipment and subcontractor procurement
• Ensure document control
• Support design, trade, and subcontractor coordination
• Assist in budget analysis and cost projections
• Assist in project schedules

Skills

Strong work ethic

Initiative

Communication skills

Resourcefulness

Problem solving

Team player

Active listening

Job description

Southland Industries in Austin, TX invites students to join its internship program in design-build, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection. A project engineer intern assists a design or project manager in coordinating a project using engineering, labor, equipment, and subcontracted services.

The role develops skills in design, estimating, and scheduling with hands-on experience and opportunities to explore potential full-time employment paths within the company.