Design Engineer Intern - HVAC & MEP Systems

Southland Industries; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid housing (some locations)

Paid internship/Co‑op

Potential full-time employment

Job summary

Southland Industries offers an immersive internship in Design Engineering for HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems. You will assist the design team, perform basic calculations and drafting, and coordinate with management and trades throughout project phases.

The program emphasizes hands-on learning, exposure to senior engineers, and potential full-time opportunities after graduation. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree with Thermodynamics and HVAC Design coursework.
• Demonstrated work ethic and proactive problem solving.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Engineers in design tasks and deliverables.
• Perform basic calculations for heating, cooling, sizing, and equipment selection.
• Coordinate design with project management, architects, and trades.
• Perform and check CADD drafting work.
• Review codes and field conditions to support design.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Initiative

Strong communication

Resourceful

Problem solving

Quick learner

Positive attitude

Accountability under stress

Goal oriented

Collaborative spirit

Public speaking

Business writing

CADD drafting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CADD

Job description

Southland Industries offers an immersive internship in Design Engineering for HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems. You will assist the design team, perform basic calculations and drafting, and coordinate with management and trades throughout project phases.

The program emphasizes hands-on learning, exposure to senior engineers, and potential full-time opportunities after graduation. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.