Design Project Engineer

Southland Industries, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% company match 401(k)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal‑

Professional development opportunities

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries in Fort Worth, TX seeks an engineer focused on preconstruction for design-build and design-assist projects. You will manage the design and detailing schedule, monitor development, and oversee the design contract finances to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include supporting Design Project Managers, coordinating QA/QC processes, interfacing with sales, estimating, VDC, and field teams, attending meetings, and assisting with RFIs,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction science or equivalent
• 0–3 years of design, construction or related experience
• Good organization and time management skills
• Strong analytical and technical writing abilities
• Effective verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
• Advanced computer proficiency including Autodesk products and Revit

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and detailing schedule for design-build/design-assist projects
• Monitor design development and detailing progress
• Oversee financial aspects of the design contract to meet time and cost constraints
• Assist Design Project Managers and develop basic project management skills
• Coordinate QA/QC processes to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables
• Interface with sales, estimating, VDC, operations and field teams with clear documentation
• Attend and document owner/contractor/architect/engineer meetings
• Assist with input/output of project data in tracking systems
• Support creation of design models, contract plans, specifications, and design calculations
• Perform on-site field surveys and assist RFIs and submittals

Skills

Project management

Documentation

Budget management

Verbal communication

Autonomous work

MS Office

Autodesk Revit

Team collaboration

Analytical writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Science

Tools

Autodesk Revit

MS Office

Job description

Responsible for the preconstruction process of design-build and design-assist projects. Manages project design and detailing schedule, monitors design development and detailing progress, and manages the financial aspects of the design contract to deliver high-quality projects within the prescribed time frames and costs.

• Provides assistance to Design Project Managers and develops basic project management skills within business standards and procedures, such as documentation, budget management, contract review, etc.
• Participates in or leads the design and coordination of QA/QC process to deliver high-quality projects within the prescribed time frames.
• Interfaces with and provides clear and consistent documentation for sales, estimating, VDC, operations and field teams.
• Attends and documents project coordination and owner/contractor/architect/engineer meetings.
• Assists with the input and output of accurate project data within various corporate and project tracking systems.
• Assists with the development of design models, contract plans, specifications, and design calculations.
• Performs on-site field surveys to collect and deliver design and engineering data.
• Assists in the creation of RFIs and submittals for the detailing process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Science, or equivalent technical training and related experience
• 0-3 years of design, construction and/or related experience
• Good organization and time management skills
• Good analytical and technical writing skills
• Good verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
• Advanced computer proficiency, including MS Office and ability to learn other relevant software systems, such as Autodesk Products and Revit

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 anEqual Opportunity Employerand 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.

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Job Location Fort Worth, Texas, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular

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