Junior Design Engineer – HVAC & Piping Systems

Southland Industries Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental & vision insurance (em

Annual bonus program

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Southland Industries in Fort Worth, TX, seeks an entry‑level engineer to provide conceptual design for HVAC, plumbing or other systems and perform calculations, drawings and specifications under supervision.

The role supports senior engineers, reads basic mechanical and plumbing plans, and contributes to project tasks using CAD and Microsoft Office. PE license is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• PE license preferred.
• Entry-level role.
• Basic knowledge of applicable systems design (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection).
• Ability to read basic mechanical and plumbing plans.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with CAD and Microsoft Office (Excel).

Responsibilities

• Assist higher-level engineers with design tasks.
• Perform basic calculations, drawings and specifications for HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, or other systems.
• Prepare calculations for loads, equipment sizing and friction/hydraulic calculations as needed.

Skills

Conceptual design

Basic calculations

Reading plans

Verbal & written communication

CAD

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CADD

Excel

Job description

Southland Industries in Fort Worth, TX, seeks an entry‑level engineer to provide conceptual design for HVAC, plumbing or other systems and perform calculations, drawings and specifications under supervision.

The role supports senior engineers, reads basic mechanical and plumbing plans, and contributes to project tasks using CAD and Microsoft Office. PE license is preferred but not required.