Project Engineer Intern and College Graduate - Dulles, VA

Job Description

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 where people are treated with respect at all levels.

Our Internship and New College Graduate program is best designed for those students who seek a truly immersive and hands-on experience. At Southland, we view every student as a potential hire and ensure each intern, co-op student, and every new college graduate is truly set up for success to accomplish short and long term career goals. If a student program that exposes you to exciting projects and potential career paths with one of the country’s largest MEP building systems firms appeals to you and you're ready for the next big step in your career, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE, SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

Position Summary

Our student program is designed to introduce candidates to a career in the Design/Build HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection industry. Primary responsibility is to assist a design manager or project manager to successfully coordinate a project using the necessary engineering, labor, equipment, materials, tools, and subcontracted services. This position requires the development of skills in design, estimating and scheduling to better understand the coordination of the design-build construction process.

What You’ll Do

Support field laborLabor feedbackEquipment & Subcontractor procurementDocument ControlDesign, Trade & Subcontractor coordinationAssist in budget analysis, cost and margin projections, estimate project changes & impacts, etc.Assist in the development of project schedules.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities We'd Like To See

Basic knowledge of HVAC design to include types of equipment utilized in the industry as well as general understanding of system operations (i.e. variable air, constant volume, refrigeration cycle) is desired but not required.Ability to read mechanical and plumbing drawings and identify work installed to track labor feedback accurately.Ability to prepare equipment delivery log and track status of these orders.Competent with general business writing and public speaking.Competency in basic computer skills to include Microsoft Office products.Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, vendors and suppliers to procure, manage and update the submittal process.Ability to communicate with field foremen to write and track Requests for Information (RFI) both internally with our design department and externally with the architect or other designers.

About You

Pursuing a Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management, 0-2 years experience in related field.

YOU Matter

Internship/Co-op Program Benefits

Hands-on classroom and on-the-job experience in your specific roleOpportunity to work side by side with company leadersSocially distant group activities and team eventsPaid housing (some locations)Paid internship/Co-opPaid sick leave for qualified interns/co-opsFull-time employment opportunities

New Graduate Full-time Employee Benefits

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees, that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match(no cap) and immediate 100% vestingAnnual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievementMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for EmployeeTerm Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life InsuranceDisability Income Protection InsurancePre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events LeaveNumerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses

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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, 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 test, background check and professional reference checks. **We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time**

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