Junior Project Engineer – MEP & HVAC

Southland Industries, Inc.; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Holidays and vacation

Training & memberships

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries in Union City, California offers an internship and new college graduate program designed for hands-on learning. The role supports the project team on smaller, less complex projects and helps with change orders, procurement, and subcontractor selection.

The program emphasizes staying current on trends, basic engineering analysis, and developing ERP skills. Benefits include a strong employee-owned culture with comprehensive plans and training opportunities.

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

ERP skills

HVAC/plumbing knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CADD

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Southland Industries in Union City, California offers an internship and new college graduate program designed for hands-on learning. The role supports the project team on smaller, less complex projects and helps with change orders, procurement, and subcontractor selection.

The program emphasizes staying current on trends, basic engineering analysis, and developing ERP skills. Benefits include a strong employee-owned culture with comprehensive plans and training opportunities.