Paid HVAC Design Engineering Intern (Co-op)

Southland Industries; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid housing

Paid internship/Co-op

Potential full-time opportunities

401(k) match

Job summary

Southland Industries in Carrollton, Texas seeks motivated design engineering interns to join its hands-on program for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection. You’ll assist senior engineers, perform basic calculations and drafting, and learn to coordinate with project teams on real projects.

This immersive internship provides exposure to industry standards, software tools, and potential full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Thermodynamics and HVAC Design coursework desirable.
• Strong work ethic required.
• Initiative and drive to complete tasks.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Resourcefulness and resilience in challenging conditions.
• Ability to solve problems with limited supervision.
• Quick learner who seeks answers independently.
• Positive attitude in adverse situations.
• Demonstrates accountability in stressful situations.
• Goal-oriented with a collaborative spirit.
• Strong active listening skills.
• Proficient business writing and public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Engineers in design tasks as required.
• Perform basic deliverables and products such as calculations, drawings, and specifications for heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems under supervision.
• Perform basic calculations for loads, equipment sizing, pipe and duct sizing, and friction loss.
• Coordinate project design with management, architects, and other trades.
• Perform and check CADD drafting work.
• Review codes and site conditions to support design work.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Initiative

Communication skills

Resourceful

Resilient

Problem solving

Quick learner

Positive attitude

Accountability

Goal oriented

Team player

Active listening

Business writing & public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Southland Industries in Carrollton, Texas seeks motivated design engineering interns to join its hands-on program for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection. You’ll assist senior engineers, perform basic calculations and drafting, and learn to coordinate with project teams on real projects.

This immersive internship provides exposure to industry standards, software tools, and potential full-time opportunities.