Project Engineer II - Electrical

Southland Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a project support lead to assist the project team on multiple projects, acting as a key technical resource on smaller projects. You will collaborate with management to track timelines and budgets, manage change orders, expedite materials, interpret plans, assemble submittals, procure equipment and services, and support subcontractor selection.

The role emphasizes analyzing complex questions and providing guidance on project documentation and operations,

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Reading mechanical and plumbing plans

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

CADD

Microsoft Office

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.

• 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.

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

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,

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

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