Senior Engineer - Electrical

Southland Industries; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match with immediate vesting

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays & vacation

Professional development support

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a senior mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineer to provide technical guidance across projects. You will mentor staff, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with codes and standards to deliver high-quality MEP solutions.

The role requires a PE license, 12+ years of design experience, and strong communication skills. Expect involvement in design charrettes, field surveys, and constructability input across large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineering license.
• 12+ years of practical design experience.
• Strong knowledge of MEP markets and building codes.
• LEED-accredited professional preferred.
• Excellent analytical and technical writing skills.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to lead design charettes and guide teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instruction.
• Identify design, process and equipment options to satisfy client requirements and minimize costs.
• Teach others how to interface with other disciplines and coordinate with client personnel and contractors.
• Develop methods for solving complex engineering problems and project design activities.
• Provide direction for on-site field surveys to collect engineering data.
• Write technical narratives capturing standards and constructability input.
• Contribute to project scheduling and budgeting related to engineering activities.
• Develop and maintain standards for calculations and drawings.
• Understand and input project data in Southland systems; prepare reports.
• Perform additional assignments as requested.

Skills

Professional engineering license

Leadership

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Time management

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

Provide technical guidance to Engineering Team in the development of standards, projects, and people. Provide ongoing technical guidance and engineering issue resolution to field teams as needed.

Position Details

• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instruction.
• Identify design, process and equipment options that can satisfy client requirements, minimize costs and limit potential operational problems.
• Teach others how to interface directly with other disciplines and coordinate with client personnel, contractors, architects, and other project team members to ensure value engineering and the delivery of high-quality projects within the prescribed time frames. Provide guidance on presentations when necessary.
• Develop and distribute methods for providing solutions for complex engineering problems and identifying the most efficient and acceptable approach to executing a broad range of design activities.
• Provide direction for preparation of on-site field surveys to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
• Write technical narratives to capture design standards, lessons learned, and constructability input.
• Provide input for project scheduling and budgeting related to engineering activities.
• Develop and maintain standards for engineering calculations, drawing presentation and content, and proper incorporation of external input.
• Understand and assist with the input and output of accurate project data in Southland systems.
• Maintain timely and accurate oral and written technical reports regarding assigned engineering activities.
• Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

Qualifications

• 4-yr. Bachelor of Science in Engineering Degree
• Active Professional Engineering License
• 12+ years practical experience in designing and developing projects from concept to completion
• Detailed understanding of design and systems within all MEP markets (i.e. New Work, Industrial, and Existing Buildings)
• LEED-accredited Professional certification strongly preferred
• Extensive knowledge of engineering and design techniques plus thorough understanding of all MEP engineering disciplines
• Thorough understanding of Building Codes and Construction Standards
• Excellent analytical and technical writing skills
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to efficiently review and critique construction documents
• Ability to lead design charettes and guide Engineering Team to efficient project development
• Ability to accurately lead MEP design efforts on large-scale projects independently
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
• Advanced computer proficiency, including MS Office
• Ability to foster and develop less-experienced engineers

Benefits

• 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.

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.