Intern - Project Engineer Garden Grove, CA

Southland Industries; Garden Grove, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Leadership interaction

Group activities & events

Paid housing (some locations)

Potential full-time opportunities

Job summary

Southland Industries offers an internship program in design-build, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection. The internship supports coordinating projects, developing skills in design, estimating, and scheduling under managers, with exposure to field labor and procurement activities.

Interns gain hands-on experience, opportunities to work with company leaders, and potential pathways to full-time roles. Competitive pay in California and a collaborative team environment are part of the program.

Qualifications

• A strong work ethic.
• Initiative and drive to get the job done.
• Strong communication skills.
• 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.
• Strong active listening skills.
• Competent general business writing and public speaking.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Work ethic

Initiative

Communication

Resourcefulness

Problem solving

Quick learner

Positive attitude

Accountability

Team player

Active listening

Job description

Position Summary

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.

Position Details

• Support field labor


• Provide labor feedback


• Support equipment and subcontractor procurement


• Ensure document control


• Support design, trade, and subcontractor coordination


• Assist in budget analysis, cost and margin projections, estimate project changes and impacts, etc.


• Assist in project schedules

Qualifications

• A strong work ethic


• Initiative and drive to get the job done


• Strong communication skills


• 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


• Strong active listening skills


• 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

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.

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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.

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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.

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 establishedafter 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).