Principal Engineer

Southland Industries; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance

Disability income protection

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Training/professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a senior engineering lead to manage conceptual design for complex projects and oversee a larger group of engineers. You will guide design efforts, ensure technical standards, and support cross-functional teams through project lifecycles.

Responsibilities include leading design reviews, performing advanced calculations, and visiting sites to resolve construction issues. This role requires strong communication, leadership, and CAD proficiency to deliver high-quality

Qualifications

• Mastery knowledge of systems design (HVAC, plumbing, etc.) and design engineering aspects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to interact with all levels.
• Strong leadership and public speaking skills.
• Proficient with CAD and Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Set department objectives aligned with company strategy.
• Ensure engineering standards are followed across projects.
• Provide design and engineering support to other departments as needed.
• Serve as design expert at project team meetings and reviews.
• Prepare complex redline design layouts for estimating.
• Perform advanced calculations (heating/cooling loads, sizing, friction loss).
• Conduct site inspections to verify conformance with construction documents.

Skills

HVAC design

Leadership

Public speaking

Communication

CAD

Excel

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

MS degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

This position manages conceptual design for specified projects. In addition, this role manages a larger group of engineers, responsible for achieving project goals and objectives.

Position Details

• May establish department objectives based on company strategic goals
• Ensures engineering standards are maintained and followed
• Provides design and engineering support to other departments as needed
• Services as design expert at project team meetings
• Prepares complex preliminary redline design layouts for estimating
• Performs more complex calculations for a project, such as heating/cooling loads, equipment selection and sizing, friction loss calculations, etc.
• Performs site inspections to determine compliance with construction documents and resolves design issues during construction phase

Qualifications

• Mastery knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC, plumbing, etc., as well as all design engineering aspects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communication with all levels of employees, clients and general contractors
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong public speaking ability
• Strong computer skills, including CADD and Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel
• Four-year degree in Engineering or related field
• MS degree preferred

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.