Recent Grad/Alumni – Project Engineer I

Southland Industries; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Disability protection

Pre-tax FSAs

Paid parental leave

Holidays & vacation

Training & memberships

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries’ Project Engineer position is for you! You will work on multi-million dollar commercial MEP projects as you develop your skills in estimating, scheduling and design within the design-build construction process.

This role involves handling project changes, change orders, procurement, and subcontractor participation while staying current on industry trends. A four-year engineering degree or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• ERP skills including inquiring, reviewing and printing job cost reports.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC or plumbing drawings.
• Basic verbal and written communications skills.
• Basic computer skills including CAD and Microsoft Office (Excel).
• Four-year degree in Engineering or applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Estimates the impact of project changes and provides information to management.
• Manages change orders and ensures they are completed accurately and tracked as required.
• Procures equipment, materials and services; participates in the selection and hiring of subcontractors.
• Stays current on emerging trends.
• Analyzes and resolves basic questions and problems as needed.

Skills

ERP skills

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to start your career path in project management? If so, Southland Industries’ Project Engineer position is for you! In this role, you will work on exciting, multi-million dollar commercial MEP projects as you develop your skills in estimating, scheduling and design within the design-build construction process.

Position Details

• Estimates the impact of project changes and provides information to applicable management.
• Manages change orders. Ensure they are completed accurately and tracked as required.
• Procures equipment and materials and services; and participates in the selection and hiring of subcontractors.
• Stays current on emerging trends.
• Analyzes and resolves basic questions and problems as needed

Qualifications

• Basic ERP skills to include inquiring, reviewing and printing job cost reports
• Basic knowledge of HVAC or plumbing drawings
• Basic verbal and written communications skills
• Basic computer skills, including CADD and Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel
• Four-year degree in Engineering, or applicable experience.

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, apply now to join our dynamic team.

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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, 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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