Engineering Intern — HVAC/MEP Projects

Southland Industries; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Work with company leaders

Paid housing (some locations)

Paid internship/Co‑op

Potential full-time employment

Job summary

Southland Industries invites students to join its internship and New College Graduate program, offering immersion in design/build HVAC, plumbing and fire protection projects. You’ll assist design managers and project managers, coordinating engineering, labor, equipment, and subcontracted services to develop skills in design, estimating, and scheduling.

You will gain hands-on experience reading drawings, tracking labor, and communicating with engineers and vendors, with potential full-time

Qualifications

• You’re pursuing a degree that aligns with Southland needs.
• Mechanical, Architectural, Electrical Engineering
• Construction Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Safety Sciences
• Other areas of interest — Building Automation, Energy Management
• You have an Interest in technical courses — fluids, heat transfer, CM scheduling, finance, etc.
• A strong work ethic
• Initiative and drive to get the job done
• Strong communication skills
• The ability to be resourceful and resilient
• Able to solve problems with limited support
• Quick learner, seeks answers on their own
• Positive attitude during adverse/non‑ideal situations
• Exercises Accountability in stressful situations (avoids placing blame)
• Goal Oriented
• Collaborative spirit and a Good Teammate — has a “We vs. Me” attitude
• Strong active listening skills
• Competent general business writing and public speaking

Responsibilities

• Support field labor
• Labor feedback
• Equipment & Subcontractor procurement
• Document Control
• Design, Trade & Subcontractor coordination
• Assist in budget analysis, cost and margin projections, estimate project changes & impacts, etc.
• Assist in the development of project schedules.

Skills

Mechanical

Architectural

Electrical

Civil

Construction

Safety

Building Automation

Energy Management

Communications

Motivation

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Architectural Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Construction Engineering

Civil Engineering

Safety Sciences

Job description

Southland Industries invites students to join its internship and New College Graduate program, offering immersion in design/build HVAC, plumbing and fire protection projects. You’ll assist design managers and project managers, coordinating engineering, labor, equipment, and subcontracted services to develop skills in design, estimating, and scheduling.

You will gain hands-on experience reading drawings, tracking labor, and communicating with engineers and vendors, with potential full-time