Project Engineer - Energy Services Performance Contracting

Southland; Hinesville (GA); Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative company that specializes in energy and infrastructure solutions. This entry-level position in project management offers a unique opportunity to develop essential skills in estimating, scheduling, and design. You'll work closely with project managers to coordinate resources, support field labor, and manage documentation. If you are passionate about the construction industry and eager to learn, this role is perfect for you. Enjoy a collaborative work environment that values diversity, safety, and professional growth. Be part of a team that is committed to making a positive impact in the industry while advancing your career in a supportive setting.

Benefits

401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee

Disability Income Protection Insurance

Numerous training opportunities

Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management required.
• 1-3 years of experience in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in coordinating projects and managing resources.
• Support field labor and document control for project efficiency.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Ability to read mechanical and plumbing drawings

Basic knowledge of HVAC design

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Southland Industries is a national provider of performance-based energy and infrastructure solutions with roots in one of the nation’s leading MEP building systems companies. We leverage our design build engineering and construction expertise to reduce our clients' operating expenses, renew their infrastructure, and make their facilities more resilient. We combine a self-performance project delivery model with world-class energy engineering expertise to develop, construct and sustain the most cost-effective and reliable solutions in the industry.

What you’ll do:

This is the entry point for a career in project management. Primary responsibility is to assist a project manager or managers to successfully coordinate a project using the necessary engineering, labor, equipment, materials, tools, and subcontracted services. This position requires the development of skills in estimating, scheduling and design to better understand the coordination of the design-build construction process.

• Support field labor
• Labor feedback
• Equipment & Subcontractor procurement
• Document Control
• Design, Trade & Subcontractor coordination
• Assist in budget analysis, cost and margin projections, estimate project changes & impacts, etc.
• Assist in the development of project schedules.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Basic skills that will include inquiring, reviewing and printing job cost reports, labor feedback entry and purchase order entry.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC design to include types of equipment utilized in the industry as well as general understanding of system operations (i.e. variable air, constant volume, refrigeration cycle.)
• Ability to read mechanical and plumbing drawings and identify work installed to track labor feedback accurately.
• Ability to prepare equipment delivery log and track status of these orders.
• Competent with general business writing and public speaking.
• Has competency in basic computer skills to include Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and suppliers to procure, manage and update the submittal process.
• Ability to communicate with field foremen to write and track RFI’s both internally with our design department and externally with the architect or other designers.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation including CAD drawings, Blueprints, Submittals, etc.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management, 1-3 years experience in related field.
• Experience working with a mechanical contractor and supporting project work or as a design engineer who wants to get into operations.
• You should have some experience and knowledge of HVAC systems and design.
• If you have Design Build experience, that's a plus!

YOU Matter

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you! At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE, SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

Benefits:

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

• 401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
• Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses

For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our website: Southland Careers or on Facebook or LinkedIN

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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, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, 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.

**All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. **

**We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time**

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