Recent Grad/Alumni – Project Engineer I

Southland Industries; Union (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match (no

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal‑

Training and memberships

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries offers an internship and new college graduate program designed to be immersive and hands-on, setting graduates up for short- and long-term career goals. The firm emphasizes growth, mentorship, and practical exposure across engineering, procurement, and construction disciplines.

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries has a long history of prioritizing people, with opportunities for professional achievement and a path toward full-time employment

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

• 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

Skills

ERP skills

HVAC knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

CADD

Excel

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.

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

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 $81,000 — $89,000 yearly plus annual incentive, benefits and retirement program as outlined above.

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.