Senior Mechanical Engineer

Southland Industries; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking an engineering professional to provide technical guidance to their Engineering Team in Pflugerville, Texas. The successful candidate will engage in developing standards and managing engineering issues, ensuring compliance with design specifications.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, an active Professional Engineering License, and over 12 years of design experience. Benefits include a 401(k) plan, medical insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 12+ years practical experience in designing and developing projects from concept to completion.
• Detailed understanding of design and systems within all MEP markets.
• LEED-accredited Professional certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to Engineering Team on standards and projects.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and codes.
• Write technical narratives to capture design standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Time management

Education

4-yr. Bachelor of Science in Engineering Degree

Active Professional Engineering License

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.
• Travel Requirements: <20%

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

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

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.