Junior Project Engineer (MEP) - Growth & Impact

Southland Industries; Garden Grove, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership

Annual incentive program

Medical/dental/vision insurance (100%?

Paid parental leave

Training & professional development

Retirement plan

Job summary

Southland Industries offers a unique internship and new college graduate program designed to place students in immersive, hands-on roles within a leading MEP company. The program emphasizes development, mentorship, and potential career progression, with a strong focus on practical project experience.

Based in California, the company provides a comprehensive benefits package and a performance-based incentive program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Basic ERP skills, including inquiring, reviewing, and printing job cost reports.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC or plumbing design.
• Basic verbal and written communications skills.
• Basic computer skills, including CADD and Microsoft Office, such as Excel.

Responsibilities

• Estimates the impact of project changes and provides information to applicable management.
• Manages change orders, ensuring they are completed accurately and tracked as required.
• Procures equipment and materials and services; and participates in the selection and hiring of subcontractors.
• Stays current on emerging trends.
• Analyzes and resolves basic questions and problems as needed.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

HVAC/plumbing knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

ERP basics

CADD

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Southland Industries offers a unique internship and new college graduate program designed to place students in immersive, hands-on roles within a leading MEP company. The program emphasizes development, mentorship, and potential career progression, with a strong focus on practical project experience.

Based in California, the company provides a comprehensive benefits package and a performance-based incentive program.