Mechanical Plumbing Design Engineer III

Southland Industries Inc.

Garden Grove (CA)

On-site

USD 118,000 - 144,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Annual bonus program
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays, vacation, and personal‑
Training and professional development
Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries seeks an experienced engineer to lead, evaluate, design, and engineer projects and systems to specification on design/build and rehabilitation projects. You will provide ongoing technical guidance and resolve engineering issues, mentor junior staff, and write technical narratives for RFIs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a PE license, and at least 5 years of experience with fire suppression, HVAC, and plumbing systems.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field is required.
  • PE License is required.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering design and project execution.
  • Strong knowledge of fire suppression, HVAC, plumbing systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and engineer projects from design to implementation.
  • Perform complex calculations and prepare drawings/specifications for HVAC, plumbing, or fire protection systems.
  • Develop standards, methods, and procedures for reviewing designs.
  • Mentor and direct workflow of less-experienced engineers.

Skills

Strong communication
Team leadership
Problem solving
Reading blueprints

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
PE License

Tools

AutoCAD / CADD
Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Position Summary

Lead, evaluate, design, and engineer projects and systems to specification on projects ranging from new design/build to rehabilitation of existing facilities and systems. Provide ongoing technical guidance and engineering issue resolution as needed.


Position Details


  • Performs complex calculations, drawings and specifications related to HVAC, plumbing, fire protection or other systems.

  • Performs complex calculations for a project, such as heating/cooling loads, equipment

  • selection and sizing, friction loss calculations, hydraulic calculations, etc.

  • Develops standards, methods, processes and procedures for reviewing, evaluating and

  • inspecting designs.

  • Determines methods and solutions for complex engineering problems and identify the most efficient and acceptable solution.

  • Directs the workflow of less-experienced engineers on assigned projects. Mentors and

  • provides guidance on designs and technical issues.

  • Writes technical narratives in response to RFIs.

  • Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.

  • Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

  • Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.

  • Provides technical guidance to less experienced engineers.

  • Mentors less experienced engineers.


Qualifications


  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

  • PE License required

  • Minimum 5 years of experience

  • Strong knowledge of applicable systems design, such as fire suppression, 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 CADD and Microsoft Office Products, including Excel

  • Ability to read and interpret technical documentation including CAD drawings, Blueprints, Submittals, etc. Ability to work at a computer terminal with mouse and keyboard for several hours per day. Ability to visit job construction areas and climb stairs, maneuver in and around pipe work and air ducts and work safely in close proximity to construction materials and equipment.


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. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued,


Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal 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 California this ranges from $118,119.00 - $144,368.00 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 established after 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).

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