HVAC/MEP Design Engineer – Internship/Co-op

Southland Industries

Virginia, Northern (MN, KY)

Hybrid

USD 30,000 - 42,000

Part time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid parental leave
Training/professional development
Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries offers an Internship/Co-op designed to immerse students in design-build and design-assist projects across healthcare, education, biotech, mission critical, commercial and entertainment sectors. You’ll work with model coordinators, estimators, and field staff to create practical, cost-effective designs using advanced VDC and CFD tools.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in HVAC design, learn to read mechanical and plumbing plans, and communicate with management and trades, with

Qualifications

  • Basic knowledge of HVAC and plumbing systems.
  • Ability to read mechanical and plumbing plans.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in CADD and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

  • Performs basic deliverables such as calculations, drawings, and specifications related to HVAC systems under supervision.
  • Performs basic calculations like heating/cooling loads and equipment sizing.
  • Assist in coordinating design with project management, architects, and trades through project completion.
  • Perform and check CADD drafting work.

Skills

CADD drafting
HVAC basics
Mechanical/plumbing plans reading
Verbal & written communication
Team collaboration

Tools

CADD
Microsoft Office

Job description

Southland Industries offers an Internship/Co-op designed to immerse students in design-build and design-assist projects across healthcare, education, biotech, mission critical, commercial and entertainment sectors. You’ll work with model coordinators, estimators, and field staff to create practical, cost-effective designs using advanced VDC and CFD tools.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in HVAC design, learn to read mechanical and plumbing plans, and communicate with management and trades, with

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