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.    

What you’ll do:

1. Ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instruction.
2. Identify design, process and equipment options that can satisfy client requirements, minimize costs and limit potential operational problems.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Provide direction for preparation of on-site field surveys to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
6. Write technical narratives to capture design standards, lessons learned, and constructability input.
7. Provide input for project scheduling and budgeting related to engineering activities.
8. Develop and maintain standards for engineering calculations, drawing presentation and content, and proper incorporation of external input.
9. Understand and assist with the input and output of accurate project data in Brandt systems.
10. Maintain timely and accurate oral and written technical reports regarding assigned engineering activities.
11. Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• 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. Candidates with less than 12 years experience may be considered for a lower/similar position, and are encouraged to apply
• 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

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 where 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 that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will 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. 

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. 

Benefits: 

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

• 401(k) Plan 
• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 
• 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 

For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our website: Southland Careers or on Facebook or LinkedIN  

To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Career Video - Working at Southland 

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, gender identity, 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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