Design Project Engineer II

Southland Industries, Inc.; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match (no cap

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Term life, AD&D

Disability income protection

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Professional development memberships

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a driven preconstruction professional to lead design-build and design-assist efforts in collaboration with the project team. You will manage design development, detailing progress, and the related financial aspects to ensure high-quality delivery within time and cost constraints.

The role requires coordinating with engineering, detailing, and VDC teams, reviewing contracts, and supporting efficient planning while maintaining strong communication with all

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Science or equivalent technical training and related experience.
• 3+ years of practical engineering or construction management experience.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent analytical and technical writing skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develops and manages design schedules; interfaces with engineers, detailers, VDC teams, and project stakeholders.
• Assists in contract review for customer and subconsultant agreements.
• Provides design coordination with engineering, detailing, and VDC teams to optimize methods and solutions.

Skills

MS Office

Autodesk Revit

Time management

Communication

Analytical writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Science

Tools

Autodesk Products

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.

• Manages small-scale design-build and design-assist projects and/or internal facing phases of larger scale projects. Ensures the delivery of high-quality projects within the prescribed time frames.
• Manages the input and output of accurate project data in various corporate and project tracking systems.
• Develops and manages design schedules. Interfaces directly with other disciplines, contractors, architects, and project team members.
• Assists in contract review process for contracts between the company and customers and/or subconsultants.
• Manages the design process by coordinating with the engineering, detailing, and VDC teams in construction document development. Assists in determining the most efficient methods and solutions for complex engineering problems.
• Assists in plan and specification analysis to determine clear and consistent interpretations of construction documents.
• Manages the design QA/QC process.
• Provides basic scoping for cost impact studies or design optimizations. Redline exposure via project specific methods (CEB).
• Performs on-site field surveys to collect and deliver design and engineering data.
• Creates RFIs and submittals for the detailing process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Science, or equivalent technical training and related experience
• 3+ years of practical engineering or construction management experience
• Active EIT Certification preferred
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent analytical and technical writing skills
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment while adhering to project deadlines
• Advanced computer proficiency, including MS Office and familiarity with Autodesk Products and Revit
• Exposure to calculations and design
• Exposure to Detailing/VDC requirements
• Understanding of building codes and standards
• Exposure to Project Life Cycle

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, to join our dynamic team.

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.

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 establishedafter 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).