Senior MEP Mechanical Designer – Project Lead

Southland Industries; Dulles Town Center (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal/

Training and professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries seeks a skilled designer to join our building systems team in Virginia. The role involves the design and implementation of fire protection, plumbing, HVAC and other mechanical disciplines, with responsibility for calculations, drawings, specs and project coordination for large-scale projects.

You will oversee the full lifecycle from layout to permits, support change orders, guide junior staff, monitor budgets, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure timely, compliant,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction engineering design.
• Two-year certificate from college or technical school preferred.
• NICET Level II Certification for Fire Protection required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex calculations, drawings, and technical specifications for large-scale design projects.
• Oversees the entire lifecycle of large projects, including layout development, permit procurement, field surveys, coordination, fabrication lists, RFIs, as-builts, and submissions.
• Supports change order processes by providing accurate and timely project information.
• Provides technical guidance to less experienced team members and ensures quality, documentation accuracy, and schedule compliance.
• Monitors project design budgets and collaborates across teams to support successful project execution.

Skills

AutoSprink

AutoCad

NAVIS

REVIT

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Two-year certificate

NICET Level II

Job description

Southland Industries seeks a skilled designer to join our building systems team in Virginia. The role involves the design and implementation of fire protection, plumbing, HVAC and other mechanical disciplines, with responsibility for calculations, drawings, specs and project coordination for large-scale projects.

You will oversee the full lifecycle from layout to permits, support change orders, guide junior staff, monitor budgets, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure timely, compliant,