Intern - Project Engineer Union City, CA

Southland Industries; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid housing (some locations)

Potential full-time employment

Hands-on experience

Team events

Job summary

Southland Industries is offering an internship/co-op program in design-build, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection in California. You will assist design and project managers in coordinating projects, supporting field labor, provisioning equipment, and maintaining document control.

The program emphasizes hands-on experience, exposure to leadership, and potential full-time opportunities. Compensation includes pay for CA internships at $26.00 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits framework for

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and initiative.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Resourcefulness and resilience in challenging situations.
• Ability to solve problems with limited support and learn quickly.
• Positive attitude and accountability under pressure.
• Team-oriented with strong listening and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist design manager or project manager in coordinating a project.
• Support field labor and provide labor feedback.
• Assist in procurement of equipment and subcontractors; maintain document control.
• Support design, trade, and subcontractor coordination.
• Assist in budget analysis, cost projections, and schedule development.
• Assist in project schedules and tracking of changes.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Initiative

Strong communication

Resourceful

Problem solving

Quick learner

Positive attitude

Accountability

Team player

Active listening

Public speaking

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 programis 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 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.

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 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).