Design Engineer II - MEP Systems & VDC Specialist

Southland Industries; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance

Disability income protection

Flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Training and professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a Design Engineer II to work on design-build and design-assist projects across healthcare, education, biotech, mission critical, commercial and entertainment markets in Las Vegas, NV. You will collaborate with model coordinators, estimators, and trade staff to create practical, efficient, and cost-effective designs.

You will perform complex modeling, calculations, and drawings for systems design, while ensuring code compliance and quality.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Engineering or related field.
• PE License preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' experience.
• Basic knowledge of applicable systems design (fire suppression, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.).
• Ability to read construction documents.
• Strong verbal and written technical communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including CAD and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Performs more complex modeling, drawings and specifications related to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection or other systems.
• Performs more complex calculations for a project (loads, equipment sizing, friction/hydraulic calculations).
• Prepares preliminary redline design layouts for estimating.
• May be responsible for a single phase of a project.
• Provides guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Performs on-site field surveys to collect or deliver design data.
• Assists in writing technical narratives and responses to RFIs.
• Responsible for Code compliance.
• Independently performs assignments with supervisory guidance only for unusual problems.
• May provide technical guidance to less-experienced engineers.
• Interfacing with other disciplines, contractors, architects, and project teams.

Skills

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

PE License preferred

B.S. in Engineering or related field

Tools

CADD (CAD) software

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Southland Industries is seeking a Design Engineer II to work on design-build and design-assist projects across healthcare, education, biotech, mission critical, commercial and entertainment markets in Las Vegas, NV. You will collaborate with model coordinators, estimators, and trade staff to create practical, efficient, and cost-effective designs.

You will perform complex modeling, calculations, and drawings for systems design, while ensuring code compliance and quality.