Project Engineer I

Southland Industries; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance (employee paid)

Annual bonus program

Life insurance

Disability income protection

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Training and professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a project support professional to assist a project manager or managers in coordinating smaller, less complex projects. You will help manage engineering, labor, equipment, materials, tools, and subcontracted services to keep projects on schedule.

The role emphasizes basic knowledge of building systems, ERP capabilities, and reading design drawings, with a focus on clear communication and organization.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in related field, or applicable experience.
• Up to 3 years’ experience.
• Basic knowledge of building systems such as HVAC, lighting, controls, generation, and water systems.
• Basic ERP skills to include inquiring, reviewing and printing job cost reports.
• Ability to read design drawings and keep track of work progress.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills, Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel and Microsoft Projects.

Responsibilities

• Maximize project team’s effectiveness by providing basic project support to senior management.
• Supports the project construction team as needed.
• Estimates the impact of project changes.
• Manages change orders.
• Assembles submittal packages and other required project documentation.
• Assists with procurement of equipment, materials, subcontractors, and other project related services.
• Analyzes and resolves basic construction related questions and issues.

Skills

Reading drawings

Communication

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office (Excel, Projects)

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for supporting the project team on smaller, less complex projects. The role assists a project manager or managers to successfully coordinate a project using the necessary engineering, labor, equipment, materials, tools, and subcontracted services.

Position Details

• Maximize project team’s effectiveness and efficiency by utilizing own organizational skills to provide basic project support to senior project management staff.
• Supports the project construction team as needed.
• Estimates the impact of project changes.
• Manages change orders.
• Assembles submittal packages and other required project documentation.
• Assists with procurement of equipment, materials, subcontractors, and other project related services.
• Analyzes and resolves basic construction related questions and issues.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in related field, or applicable experience.
• Up to 3 years’ experience.
• Basic knowledge of building systems such as HVAC, lighting, controls, generation, and water systems.
• Basic ERP skills to include inquiring, reviewing and printing job cost reports.
• Ability to read design drawings and keep track of work progress.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills, Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel and Microsoft Projects.

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 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

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued,

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities, follow us on social media, and check out our website.

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.

Contingent Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

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