MEP Design Project Engineer II — Field & Design Lead

Southland Industries, Inc.; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Training/professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries in the United States is seeking a designer to support mechanical design of building systems, including fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, and related disciplines. You will work with senior designers on small-to-mid projects, perform calculations, develop drawings, and ensure code compliance.

The role involves field surveys, RFIs, as-builts, and coordinating with project teams to deliver accurate designs on time. Proficiency in AutoSprink, AutoCAD, NAVIS, and REVIT is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in construction engineering design.
• Journeyman or apprentice experience preferred.
• NICET Level I Certification preferred for Fire Protection.
• Skill in performing project calculations and developing material/equipment lists with accuracy.
• Ability to estimate design hours and provide essential information to support RFIs and change orders.
• Ability to meet delivery deadlines, while maintaining quality under pressure.
• Ability to competently and accurately decipher contract drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Ability to coordinate project activities effectively.
• Working knowledge of AutoSprink, AutoCad, NAVIS and REVIT.

Responsibilities

• Supports senior designers and engineers on complex design tasks with minimal supervision, taking ownership of assigned work.
• Completes calculations, drawings and specifications for small projects and performs quality control before submission for peer review.
• Manages the full lifecycle of small projects, including layout, permit procurement, field surveys, coordination, and fabrication lists.
• Handles field generated questions, prepares RFIs, and develops as-builts.
• Applies codes, specifications, and design standards across multiple projects.
• Leads field surveys and integrates findings into design solutions.
• Implements design modifications and field solutions.

Skills

Project calculations

Material/equipment lists

Coordination

Field surveys

RFIs & change orders

Code compliance

Design standards

Meeting deadlines

Decipher drawings

Education

High School diploma or GED

Journeyman or apprentice experience preferred

NICET Level I Certification preferred

Tools

AutoSprink

AutoCAD

NAVIS

REVIT

Job description

Southland Industries in the United States is seeking a designer to support mechanical design of building systems, including fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, and related disciplines. You will work with senior designers on small-to-mid projects, perform calculations, develop drawings, and ensure code compliance.

The role involves field surveys, RFIs, as-builts, and coordinating with project teams to deliver accurate designs on time. Proficiency in AutoSprink, AutoCAD, NAVIS, and REVIT is preferred.