MEP Design Engineer II — VDC & Field Collaboration

Southland Industries, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program based upon perfor

Job summary

Southland Industries, a leading MEP design-build firm, seeks a Design Engineer II in Las Vegas to advance complex HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection designs for healthcare, education, biotech, and commercial projects. You’ll collaborate with model coordinators, estimators, and field staff to develop practical, cost-effective designs and support VDC workflows.

You’ll contribute to calculations, drawings, and specifications, mentor junior engineers, and assist with on-site surveys

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Engineering or related field.
• PE License preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience.
• Basic knowledge of applicable systems design (fire suppression, HVAC, plumbing, electrical).
• Ability to read construction documents.
• Strong verbal and written technical communication.
• Strong computer skills including CAD and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Performs more complex modeling, drawings and specifications for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection or other systems.
• Performs more complex calculations (loads, sizing, friction, hydraulics).
• May be responsible for a single phase of a project.
• Provides guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Performs on-site field surveys to collect or deliver design data.
• Assists in writing technical narratives and RFIs.
• Responsible for Code compliance.
• Independently performs most assignments with guidance on general results.
• Receives technical guidance for unusual problems and supervisor approval of plans.
• May provide technical guidance to less-experienced engineers.
• Interfaces with other disciplines, contractors, architects, and project team members.

Skills

CAD

MS Office

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CADD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southland Industries, a leading MEP design-build firm, seeks a Design Engineer II in Las Vegas to advance complex HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection designs for healthcare, education, biotech, and commercial projects. You’ll collaborate with model coordinators, estimators, and field staff to develop practical, cost-effective designs and support VDC workflows.

You’ll contribute to calculations, drawings, and specifications, mentor junior engineers, and assist with on-site surveys