Lead Project Engineer – MEP & Systems Design

Southland Industries; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Training/professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries seeks a project engineer to support the project team on multiple mechanical projects. This role serves as a lead technical resource on smaller projects, collaborating with management to inform on timeline and budget impacts.

Responsibilities include managing change orders, expediting materials, interpreting plans and specs, assembling submittal packages, procuring equipment and services, and assisting in subcontractor selection.

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., and understanding of system operations.
• Ability to read mechanical and plumbing plans.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including CADD 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

Strong communication

Read plans

CADD

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

CADD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southland Industries seeks a project engineer to support the project team on multiple mechanical projects. This role serves as a lead technical resource on smaller projects, collaborating with management to inform on timeline and budget impacts.

Responsibilities include managing change orders, expediting materials, interpreting plans and specs, assembling submittal packages, procuring equipment and services, and assisting in subcontractor selection.