Lead Project Engineer II – MEP Systems, Employee-Owned

Southland Industries; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Annual bonus

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Pre-tax FSAs

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Vacation & personal time

Professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a Project Engineer to support the project team on multiple complex projects. You will serve as a lead technical resource on smaller projects, collaborating with management and stakeholders to manage timelines, budgets, and change orders.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 3+ years’ experience, and strong skills in CAD and MS Office, with the ability to interpret plans and read mechanical drawings. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent education, training and experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC, plumbing, etc., as well as general understanding of system operations.
• Ability to read mechanical and plumbing plans.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including CAD and Microsoft Office, such as Excel.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with management and stakeholders and keeps them informed on all issues affecting project timeline and budget.
• Manages change orders. Ensures they are completed accurately and tracked as required. Expedites material as needed. Estimates the impact of project changes.
• Provides interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Assembles complete submittal packages and other required project documentation information.
• Procures equipment and materials and services; and participates in selection and hiring of subcontractors.
• Analyzes and resolves more complex questions and problems as needed.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Reading mechanical/plumbing plans

System design knowledge (HVAC/plumbing

Excel

CAD (CADD)

General technical proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southland Industries is seeking a Project Engineer to support the project team on multiple complex projects. You will serve as a lead technical resource on smaller projects, collaborating with management and stakeholders to manage timelines, budgets, and change orders.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 3+ years’ experience, and strong skills in CAD and MS Office, with the ability to interpret plans and read mechanical drawings. Strong communication is essential.