Design Project Engineer II

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Training/professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries in the United States is seeking a designer to support mechanical design of building systems, including fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, and related disciplines. You will work with senior designers on small-to-mid projects, perform calculations, develop drawings, and ensure code compliance.

The role involves field surveys, RFIs, as-builts, and coordinating with project teams to deliver accurate designs on time. Proficiency in AutoSprink, AutoCAD, NAVIS, and REVIT is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in construction engineering design.
• Journeyman or apprentice experience preferred.
• NICET Level I Certification preferred for Fire Protection.
• Skill in performing project calculations and developing material/equipment lists with accuracy.
• Ability to estimate design hours and provide essential information to support RFIs and change orders.
• Ability to meet delivery deadlines, while maintaining quality under pressure.
• Ability to competently and accurately decipher contract drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Ability to coordinate project activities effectively.
• Working knowledge of AutoSprink, AutoCad, NAVIS and REVIT.

Responsibilities

• Supports senior designers and engineers on complex design tasks with minimal supervision, taking ownership of assigned work.
• Completes calculations, drawings and specifications for small projects and performs quality control before submission for peer review.
• Manages the full lifecycle of small projects, including layout, permit procurement, field surveys, coordination, and fabrication lists.
• Handles field generated questions, prepares RFIs, and develops as-builts.
• Applies codes, specifications, and design standards across multiple projects.
• Leads field surveys and integrates findings into design solutions.
• Implements design modifications and field solutions.

Skills

Project calculations

Material/equipment lists

Coordination

Field surveys

RFIs & change orders

Code compliance

Design standards

Meeting deadlines

Decipher drawings

Education

High School diploma or GED

Journeyman or apprentice experience preferred

NICET Level I Certification preferred

Tools

AutoSprink

AutoCAD

NAVIS

REVIT

Job description

Designer roles encompass the design and implementation of building systems and structures, including specialties such as fire protection, plumbing, HVAC and other mechanical disciplines.

• Supports senior designers and engineers on complex design tasks with minimal supervision, taking ownership of assigned work.
• Completes calculations, drawings and specifications for small projects. Performs quality control prior to peer review submission to ensure accuracy.
• Manages the full lifecycle of small project, including layout, permit procurement, field surveys, coordination, and fabrication lists.
• Handles field generated questions, prepares RFI, and develops as-builts.
• Applies codes, specifications, and design standards across multiple projects.
• Leads field surveys and integrates findings into design solutions.
• Implements design modifications and field solutions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• 3+ years of relevant experience in construction engineering design
• Journeyman or apprentice experience preferred
• NICET Level I Certification preferred for Fire Protection
• Skill in performing project calculations and developing material/equipment lists with accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to estimate design hours and provide essential information to support RFIs and change orders
• Ability to meet delivery deadlines, while maintaining quality under pressure
• Ability to competently and accurately decipher contract drawings, calculations, and specifications
• Ability to coordinate project activities effectively
• Working knowledge of design software platforms including AutoSprink, AutoCad, NAVIS 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 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 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).