Traveling Project Engineer II

Southland Industries; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSAs

Paid parental leave

Holidays & PTO

Professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a project-oriented engineer to support the project team on small to large, complex initiatives. The role may involve travel or relocation, and you will serve as a lead technical resource on smaller projects.

You will collaborate with management, manage change orders, interpret plans, assemble submittal packages, procure equipment and services, and analyze complex issues to keep projects on schedule and budget.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Engineering, or applicable experience.
• Minimum 3 years' experience.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC, plumbing, etc., as well as general understanding of system operations.
• Ability to read mechanical and plumbing plans.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including CADD and Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with management and stakeholders and keeps them informed on all issues affecting project timeline and budget.
• Manages change orders. Ensures they are completed accurately and tracked as required. Expedites material as needed. Estimates the impact of project changes.
• Provides interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Assembles complete submittal packages and other required project documentation information.
• Procures equipment and materials and services; and participates in selection and hiring of subcontractors.
• Analyzes and resolves more complex questions and problems as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading plans

CADD

Excel

MS Office

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CADD

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

In this role, you will work be responsible for supporting the project team on several smaller or larger complex projects and serve as a lead technical resource on smaller projects. This can be a Travel or Relocation opportunity!

Position Details

• Collaborates with management and stakeholders and keeps them informed on all issues affecting project timeline and budget.


• Manages change orders. Ensures they are completed accurately and tracked as required. Expedites material as needed. Estimates the impact of project changes.


• Provides interpretation of plans and specifications.


• Assembles complete submittal packages and other required project documentation information.


• Procures equipment and materials and services; and participates in selection and hiring of subcontractors.


• Analyzes and resolves more complex questions and problems as needed.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Engineering, or applicable experience


• Minimum 3 years' experience


• In-depth knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC, plumbing, etc., as well as general understanding of system operations.


• Ability to read mechanical and plumbing plans.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Strong computer skills, including CADD and Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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).