HVAC Design Engineer Intern

Southland Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship/Co-op

Paid housing (some locations)

Potential full-time opportunities

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking engineering-oriented students for its Internship/Co-op Program in Houston. The role supports the design team on HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection projects and offers hands-on exposure to real project work under senior engineers.

Applicants should be pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree with thermodynamics and HVAC design coursework. The program emphasizes collaboration, proactive learning, and preparing for potential full-time opportunities after graduation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree aligned with Southland needs: Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Completion of Thermodynamics and HVAC Design is desirable.
• Strong work ethic and initiative are essential.
• Excellent communication skills and resilience.
• Able to solve problems with limited support.
• Quick learner who seeks answers independently.
• Positive attitude under pressure and accountability.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Strong listening and business writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Engineers with design tasks.
• Perform basic deliverables: calculations, drawings, and specifications for HVAC systems under supervision.
• Carry out basic calculations: heating/cooling loads, equipment sizing, pipe/duct sizing, friction loss.
• Coordinate design with project management, architects, and trades through completion.
• Support CADD drafting and check work.
• Review codes and field conditions to support design.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Initiative

Communication skills

Resourceful

Quick learner

Team player

Active listening

Public speaking

Problem solving

Collaborative spirit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Thermodynamics knowledge

HVAC Design knowledge

Tools

CADD

Drafting

Job description

Southland Industries is seeking engineering-oriented students for its Internship/Co-op Program in Houston. The role supports the design team on HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection projects and offers hands-on exposure to real project work under senior engineers.

Applicants should be pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree with thermodynamics and HVAC design coursework. The program emphasizes collaboration, proactive learning, and preparing for potential full-time opportunities after graduation.