Co-Op Semester - Project Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Mechanical Engineer, Environmental Engineer
Join to apply for the Co-Op (Fall Semester 2025 - Spring Semester 2026) - Project Engineer role at Southland Industries
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Join to apply for the Co-Op (Fall Semester 2025 - Spring Semester 2026) - Project Engineer role at Southland Industries
POSITION SUMMARY
Our co-op program is designed to introduce students 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.
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Our co-op program is designed to introduce students 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 labor
- Labor feedback
- Equipment & Subcontractor procurement
- Document Control
- Design, Trade & Subcontractor coordination
- Assist in budget analysis, cost and margin projections, estimate project changes & impacts, etc.
- Assist in the development of project schedules.
- A strong work ethic
- Initiative and drive to get the job done
- Strong communication skills
- The ability to be resourceful and resilient
- Able to solve problems with limited support
- Quick learner, seeks answers on their own
- Positive attitude during adverse/non-ideal situations
- Exercises Accountability in stressful situations (avoids placing blame)
- Goal Oriented
- Collaborative spirit and a Good Teammate – has a “We vs. Me” attitude
- Strong active listening skills
- Competent general business writing and public speaking
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.
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.
Co-op Program Benefits
- Hands-on classroom and on-the-job experience in your specific role
- Opportunity to work side by side with company leaders
- Socially distant group activities and team events
- Paid housing (some locations)
- Paid internship/Co-op
- Potential full-time employment opportunities
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…
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