Project Engineer II

Southland Industries, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% company match 401(k)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Term life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal/

Training and professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries seeks a project-support role to assist the project team on multiple complex projects. You will lead as a technical resource on smaller projects, collaborating with management and stakeholders to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

The role involves handling change orders, expediting materials, interpreting plans, assembling submittals, and assisting in procurement and subcontractor selection, requiring a Bachelor’s in Engineering and at least 3 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in engineering/project roles.
• In-depth knowledge of systems design (HVAC, plumbing) and operations.
• Ability to read mechanical and plumbing plans.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including CAD and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with management and stakeholders and inform on issues affecting timeline and budget.
• Manage change orders and ensure they are completed and tracked.
• Expedite materials and estimate impact of changes.
• Interpret plans and specifications for projects.
• Assemble submittal packages and project documentation.
• Procure equipment, materials, services and assist in subcontractor selection.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Reading plans

Office software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD / CADD

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position is responsible for supporting the project team on several smaller or larger complex projects. Serves as a lead technical resource on smaller projects.

• Collaborates with management and stakeholders and keeps them informed on all issues affecting project timeline and budget.
• Manages change orders. Ensures they are completed accurately and tracked as required.
• Expedites material as needed. Estimates the impact of project changes.
• Provides interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Assembles complete submittal packages and other required project documentation information.
• Procures equipment and materials and services; and participates in selection and hiring of subcontractors.
• Analyzes and resolves more complex questions and problems as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent education, training and experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience
• In-depth knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC, plumbing, etc., as well as general understanding of system operations.
• Ability to read mechanical and plumbing plans.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including CADD and Microsoft Office, such as Excel

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,

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.

External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be establishedafter a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Job Location Houston, Texas, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular

Alternate Location

N/A

Tracking Code 5730 Job Description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for supporting the project team on several smaller or larger complex projects. Serves as a lead technical resource on smaller projects.

Position Details

• Collaborates with management and stakeholders and keeps them informed on all issues affecting project timeline and budget.
• Manages change orders. Ensures they are completed accurately and tracked as required.
• Expedites material as needed. Estimates the impact of project changes.
• Provides interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Assembles complete submittal packages and other required project documentation information.
• Procures equipment and materials and services; and participates in selection and hiring of subcontractors.
• Analyzes and resolves more complex questions and problems as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent education, training and experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience
• In-depth knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC, plumbing, etc., as well as general understanding of system operations.
• Ability to read mechanical and plumbing plans.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including CADD and Microsoft Office, such as Excel

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,

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.

External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be establishedafter a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Job Location Houston, Texas, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular

Alternate Location

N/A