Mechanical Designer III

Southland Industries, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 99,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match (no

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Training/professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries in Dulles, Virginia is seeking a seasoned construction engineering designer to design and implement building systems, including fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, and other mechanical disciplines for large-scale projects.

You will prepare calculations, drawings, and specifications, oversee layout development and permits, conduct field surveys, coordinate teams, respond to RFIs, create as-builts, and support change orders while ensuring quality and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• 5+ years of experience in construction engineering design
• Two-year certificate from college or technical school in related course work or applicable field experience preferred
• NICET Level II Certification for Fire Protection
• Knowledge of zone layout and design principles, including preparation of drawings, calculations, and material submittals
• Good communication skills for providing project status and issues to managers and stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail, demonstrated through quality submittals, fabrication drawings, and surveys
• Proficient knowledge of design software platforms including AutoSprink, AutoCad, NAVIS and REVIT

Responsibilities

• Prepares complex calculations, drawings, and technical specifications for large-scale design projects
• Completes calculations, drawings, and specifications related to the assigned disciplines for large projects
• Oversees the entire lifecycle of large projects, including layout development, permit procurement, field surveys, coordination, creation of fabrication lists, responding to field-generated questions, RFI creation, as-builts, and other required documentation and submissions
• Supports change order processes by providing accurate and timely project information
• Provides technical guidance to less experienced team members and ensures quality, documentation accuracy, and schedule compliance
• Monitors project design budgets and collaborates with teams to support project execution

Skills

AutoSprink

AutoCad

NAVIS

REVIT

Communication

Detail oriented

Education

High School diploma or GED

Two-year certificate in related course work

NICET Level II Certification for Fire Protection

Tools

AutoSprink

AutoCad

NAVIS

REVIT

Job description

Position Summary

Designer roles encompass the design and implementation of building systems and structures, including specialties such as fire protection, plumbing, HVAC and other mechanical disciplines.

Position Details

• Prepares complex calculations, drawings, and technical specifications for large-scale design
• projects.
• Completes calculations, drawings, and specifications related to the assigned disciplines for large projects, ensuring alignment with project standards and requirements.
• Oversees the entire lifecycle of large projects, including layout development, permit procurement, field surveys, coordination, creation of fabrication lists, responding to field-generated questions, RFI creation, as-builts, and other required documentation and submissions.
• Supports change order processes by providing accurate and timely projectinformation.
• Provides technical guidance to less experienced team members, responds to team and field inquiries, and ensures quality, documentation accuracy, and schedule compliance.
• Monitors project design budgets and collaborates effectively across teams to support successful project execution.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• 5+ years of experience in construction engineering design
• Two-year certificate from college or technical school in related course work or applicable field experience preferred • NICET Level II Certification for Fire Protection
• Knowledge of zone layout and design principles, including preparation of drawings, calculations, and material submittals.
• Good communication skills for providing project status and issues to managers and stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail, demonstrated through quality submittals, fabrication drawings, and surveys.
• Proficient knowledge of design software platforms including AutoSprink, AutoCad, NAVIS and REVIT

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are anEqual Opportunity Employerand prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Pay:Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Virginia this ranges from $99,427- $117,504 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

Contingent Employment:All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be establishedafter a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Job Location Dulles, Virginia, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular

Alternate Location

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