MEP Design Project Engineer II - Small Projects Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Annual bonus

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending

Parental leave

Paid holidays & leave

Training & memberships

Wellness programs

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a skilled designer to support the design and implementation of building systems, including fire protection, plumbing, HVAC and related disciplines. You will assist senior designers on complex tasks, complete small projects' calculations and drawings, manage project lifecycles, and prepare RFIs and as-builts while applying codes and design standards.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines under pressure, and effective collaboration

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 and attention to detail.
• 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 design software platforms including 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. Performs quality control prior to peer review submission to ensure accuracy.
• Manages the full lifecycle of small project, 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

3+ years experience

Journeyman/apprentice preferred

RFIs & change orders

Calculations & material lists

Estimate design hours

Code compliance

Contract drawings & specs

Coordinate projects

Meet deadlines under pressure

Education

High School diploma or GED

Journeyman or apprentice experience preferred

NICET Level I Certification (Fire Protection) preferred

Tools

AutoSprink

AutoCAD

NAVIS

REVIT

Job description

Southland Industries is seeking a skilled designer to support the design and implementation of building systems, including fire protection, plumbing, HVAC and related disciplines. You will assist senior designers on complex tasks, complete small projects' calculations and drawings, manage project lifecycles, and prepare RFIs and as-builts while applying codes and design standards.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines under pressure, and effective collaboration