Intern - Project Engineer

Southland Industries, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid housing

Potential full-time opportunities

Job summary

Southland Industries offers an internship program designed to introduce students to design-build, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection, with a focus on coordinating projects under design and project managers. Interns develop skills in design, estimating, and scheduling to better understand the construction process.

Primary responsibilities include supporting field labor, procurement of equipment and subcontractors, and coordination across design and trade partners.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic.
• Initiative and drive to get the job done.
• Resourceful and resilient in challenging situations.
• Ability to solve problems with limited support.
• Quick learner who seeks answers independently.
• Positive attitude in all situations.
• Accountability in stressful environments.
• Goal‑oriented mindset.
• Collaborative spirit and team player.
• Competent business writing and public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Support field labor and site activities.
• Assist in equipment and subcontractor procurement.
• Coordinate design, trade, and subcontractor activities.
• Assist in budget analysis, cost/margin projections, and estimating impacts.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Initiative

Resourceful

Problem solving

Quick learner

Positive attitude

Accountability under pressure

Goal oriented

Team player

Business writing

Public speaking

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

• 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

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 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…

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

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.

External Agency Announcement:

Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).