HVAC Design Engineer Intern/Co-op

Southland Industries Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship/Co-op

Paid housing (some locations)

Potential full‑time employment

Job summary

Southland Industries’ internship and New College Graduate program offers hands-on experience in design-build projects across healthcare, education, biotech, mission critical, commercial and entertainment markets. As a Design Engineer, you’ll collaborate with model coordinators, estimators, and field staff to create practical, cost-effective designs and learn VDC and CFD processes.

This program provides exposure to basic HVAC system design, CAD drafting, and cross‑functional teamwork, with

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of HVAC and related systems design (HVAC, plumbing).
• Ability to read mechanical and plumbing plans.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic deliverables and products such as calculations, drawings, and specifications related to heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems under supervision of Senior Engineers.
• Performs basic calculations for a project, such as heating/cooling loads, equipment selection and sizing, friction loss calculations.
• Assist in coordinating all aspects of the project design with project management, architects, and other trades through the completion phase of a project.
• Perform and check CADD drafting work.

Skills

HVAC design basics

Reading mechanical and plumbing plans

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

CADD

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Southland Industries’ internship and New College Graduate program offers hands-on experience in design-build projects across healthcare, education, biotech, mission critical, commercial and entertainment markets. As a Design Engineer, you’ll collaborate with model coordinators, estimators, and field staff to create practical, cost-effective designs and learn VDC and CFD processes.

This program provides exposure to basic HVAC system design, CAD drafting, and cross‑functional teamwork, with