Design Engineer II (Special Projects)

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

Position Summary

As a Design Engineer II at Southland Industries, you'll experience the excitement of working on design-build and design-assist projects in healthcare, education, biotech, mission critical, commercial and entertainment markets. You'll work hand in hand with our model coordinators, estimators, and trade staff through all aspects of a project to create a design that is practical, efficient and cost effective. You'll also have access to internal teams using the most innovative practices in virtual construction design (VDC) and computational fluid dynamics, along with just-in-time feedback from the field.

Position Details

• Performs more complex modeling, drawings and specifications related to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection or other systems
• Performs more complex calculations for a project, such as heating/cooling loads, equipment selection and sizing, friction loss calculations, hydraulic calculations, etc.
• 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 and engineering data.
• Assists in writing technical narratives and responses to RFIs
• Responsible for Code compliance
• Independently performs most assignments with instruction only regarding general expected results
• Receives technical guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval of proposed project plans
• May provide technical guidance to less-experienced engineers
• Interfaces directly with other disciplines, contractors, architects, and other project team members.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Engineering or related field
• PE License preferred
• Minimum 3 years' experience
• Basic knowledge of applicable systems design, such as fire suppression, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc., as well as general understanding of system operations.
• Ability to read construction documents.
• Strong verbal and written technical communication skills
• 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

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.

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.

External Agency Announcement

Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).