Project Engineer II - MEP

Southland Industries; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending accounts

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Training opportunities

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries in Wisconsin is seeking a project support engineer to assist the project team on various complex projects and to serve as a lead technical resource on smaller projects.

You will collaborate with management, interpret plans, assemble submittals, and help with procurement and subcontractor selection while applying your HVAC/plumbing systems knowledge.

This role emphasizes problem solving and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Engineering, or applicable experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Ability to read mechanical and plumbing plans.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with CADD and Microsoft Office (Excel).

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with management and stakeholders and informs on issues affecting project timeline and budget.
• Manages change orders and tracks expenditures; expedites material as needed.
• Provides interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Assembles complete submittal packages and project documentation.
• Procures equipment, materials, services; participates in selection of subcontractors.
• Analyses and resolves complex questions and problems.

Skills

Communication

Reading plans

Problem solving

CADD

Microsoft Excel

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CADD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the project team on several smaller or larger complex projects and serve 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

• Four-year degree in Engineering, or applicable 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 Products, 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.

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 anEqual Opportunity Employerand 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

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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