MEP Project Engineer Intern

Southland Industries; Garden Grove, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Leadership interaction

Group activities & events

Paid housing (some locations)

Potential full-time opportunities

Job summary

Southland Industries offers an internship program in design-build, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection. The internship supports coordinating projects, developing skills in design, estimating, and scheduling under managers, with exposure to field labor and procurement activities.

Interns gain hands-on experience, opportunities to work with company leaders, and potential pathways to full-time roles. Competitive pay in California and a collaborative team environment are part of the program.

Qualifications

• A strong work ethic.
• Initiative and drive to get the job done.
• Strong communication skills.
• The ability to be resourceful and resilient.
• Able to solve problems with limited support.
• Quick learner who seeks answers on their own.
• Positive attitude during all situations.
• Accountability in stressful situations.
• Goal-oriented mindset.
• Collaborative spirit and a team player.
• Strong active listening skills.
• Competent general business writing and public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Support field labor
• Provide labor feedback
• Support equipment and subcontractor procurement
• Ensure document control
• Support design, trade, and subcontractor coordination
• Assist in budget analysis, cost and margin projections, estimate project changes and impacts, etc.
• Assist in project schedules

Skills

Work ethic

Initiative

Communication

Resourcefulness

Problem solving

Quick learner

Positive attitude

Accountability

Team player

Active listening

Job description

Southland Industries offers an internship program in design-build, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection. The internship supports coordinating projects, developing skills in design, estimating, and scheduling under managers, with exposure to field labor and procurement activities.

Interns gain hands-on experience, opportunities to work with company leaders, and potential pathways to full-time roles. Competitive pay in California and a collaborative team environment are part of the program.