Intern - Project Engineer

Southland Industries, Inc.; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid housing (some locations)

Potential full-time opportunities

Hands-on experience with leaders

Group activities and team events

Job summary

Southland Industries, Inc. offers an internship program introducing design-build, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection. A project engineer intern assists a design or project manager in coordinating a project using engineering, labor, equipment, materials, tools, and subcontracted services.

The role develops skills in design, estimating, and scheduling within the design-build construction process. California pay is $26.00 per hour; interns gain hands-on experience and may have opportunities for

Qualifications

• A strong work ethic.
• Initiative and drive to get the job done.
• The ability to be resourceful and resilient.
• Able to solve problems with limited support.
• Quick learner who seeks answers on their own.
• Positive attitude during all situations.
• Accountability in stressful situations.
• Goal-oriented mindset.
• Collaborative spirit and a team player.
• Competent general business writing and public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Support field labor
• Support equipment and subcontractor procurement
• Support design, trade, and subcontractor coordination
• Assist in budget analysis, cost and margin projections, estimate project changes and impacts, etc.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Initiative

Resourceful

Problem solving

Quick learner

Positive attitude

Accountability

Team player

Public speaking

Business writing

Collaborative spirit

Job description

Our internship program is designed to introduce students to a career in design-build, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection. A project engineer intern’s primary responsibility is to assist a design manager or project manager in successfully coordinating a project using the necessary engineering, labor, equipment, materials, tools, and subcontracted services. This position requires the development of skills in design, estimating, and scheduling to better understand the coordination of the design-build construction process.

• Support field labor
• Support equipment and subcontractor procurement
• Support design, trade, and subcontractor coordination
• Assist in budget analysis, cost and margin projections, estimate project changes and impacts, etc.

Qualifications

• A strong work ethic
• Initiative and drive to get the job done
• The ability to be resourceful and resilient
• Able to solve problems with limited support
• Quick learner who seeks answers on their own
• Positive attitude during all situations
• Accountability in stressful situations
• Goal-oriented mindset
• Collaborative spirit and a team player
• Competent general business writing and public speaking

Paid Internship/Co-Op Program Benefits

• Hands-on classroom and on-the-job experience in your specific role
• Opportunity to work side-by-side with company leaders
• Group activities and team events
• Paid housing (some locations)
• Potential full-time employment opportunities

Full-Time Employee Benefits

• 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

Our internship and new college graduate program is best designedfor students who seek an immersive and hands‑on experience. At Southland, we view every student as a potential hire and ensure each intern, co‑op student, and new college graduate is truly set up for success to accomplish short‑and long‑term career goals.

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.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employerand 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.

Pay: For California-based internship roles, the pay rate is set at $26.00 per hour, in alignment with program guidelines and market standards.

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.

Job Location Garden Grove, California, United States Position Type Intern