Design Engineer Intern — HVAC/MEP (Paid)

Southland Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid housing (some locations)

Paid internship/Co-op

Job summary

Southland Industries invites students to join our Internship and New College Graduate program in Houston, designed to give hands-on exposure to the Design/Build HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection industry. You will assist the design team and work under Senior Engineers on calculations, drawings, and specifications.

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive internship experience with opportunities for potential full-time employment, housing where available, and a path to

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Completion of Thermodynamics and HVAC Design coursework desirable.
• Strong work ethic and initiative.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Engineers in design tasks as required.
• Perform basic deliverables and products such as calculations, drawings, and specifications related to heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems under supervision of Senior Engineers.
• Perform basic calculations for a project, such as heating/cooling loads, equipment selection, and sizing, pipe and duct sizing, friction loss calculations.
• Assist in coordinating all aspects of the project design with project management, architects, and other trades through the completion phase of a project.
• Perform and check CADD drafting work.
• Review applicable codes and criteria and examine field conditions as required to support design of project.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Quick learner

Team player

Resourceful & resilient

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Thermodynamics & HVAC Design coursework

Tools

CADD drafting

Job description

Southland Industries invites students to join our Internship and New College Graduate program in Houston, designed to give hands-on exposure to the Design/Build HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection industry. You will assist the design team and work under Senior Engineers on calculations, drawings, and specifications.

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive internship experience with opportunities for potential full-time employment, housing where available, and a path to