Recent Grad/Alumni - Project Engineer I

Southland Industries; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% company match 401(k)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid parental leave

Training/professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a project support engineer to assist the project team on smaller, less complex projects. You will help manage changes, track costs, and procure equipment and services to keep projects on schedule.

The role requires applying basic ERP, CAD, and MS Office skills, plus foundational knowledge of HVAC or plumbing design. You will collaborate with subcontractors and stay current on industry trends to deliver practical, value-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Basic ERP skills, including inquiring, reviewing, and printing job cost reports.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC or plumbing design.
• Basic verbal and written communications skills.
• Basic computer skills, including CADD and Microsoft Office, such as Excel.

Responsibilities

• Estimate the impact of project changes and inform management.
• Manage change orders, ensure accuracy and tracking.
• Procure equipment, materials, and services; assist in subcontractor selection.
• Stay current on emerging trends.
• Analyze and resolve basic questions and problems as needed.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

ERP basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CADD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for supporting the project team on smaller, less complex projects.

Position Details

• Estimates the impact of project changes and provides information to applicable management
• Manages change orders, ensuring 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

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent education, training, and experience
• Basic ERP skills, including inquiring, reviewing, and printing job cost reports
• Basic knowledge of HVAC or plumbing design
• Basic verbal and written communications skills
• Basic 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

Our internship and new college graduate program is best designed for students who seek an immersive and hands-on experience. At Southland, we view every student as a potential hire and ensure each intern, co-op student, and new college graduate is truly set up for success to accomplish short-and long-term career goals.

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.

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.

Pay

Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For California, this ranges from $80,000 -- $88,000 yearly plus annual incentive, benefits and retirement program as outlined above.

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 established after 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).