Traveling Project Engineer II MEP

Southland Industries Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match

Annual performance incentives

100% Paid Health Insurance for Employee

Numerous training opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Milwaukee is seeking a Project Manager to oversee smaller to larger projects. Responsibilities include managing timelines, change orders, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience. This position offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan with company match and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Engineering or applicable experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in relevant field.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable systems design such as HVAC, plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with management and stakeholders on project timelines.
• Manage change orders and procurement of materials.
• Provide interpretation of plans and specifications.

Skills

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Knowledge of HVAC and plumbing systems

CADD

Microsoft Excel

Education

Four-year degree in Engineering

Tools

CADD

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

In this role, you will 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!!!

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with management and stakeholders and keep them informed on all issues affecting project timeline and budget.
• Manage change orders, ensuring they are completed accurately and tracked as required. Expedite material as needed. Estimate the impact of project changes.
• Provide interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Assemble complete submittal packages and other required project documentation information.
• Procure equipment, materials, and services; and participate in selection and hiring of subcontractors.
• Analyze and resolve more complex questions and problems as needed.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• 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.

YOU Matter

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and ensures people are treated with respect at all levels.

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life‑long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results, we’re looking for you! At Southland, we hire problem solvers focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.

Benefits

As an employee‑owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

• 401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre‑tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
• Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast‑paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE , SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit 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, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, 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.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks.

We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time

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