Intern - Energy Project Engineer

Job Description

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

Our internship program is designed to introduce students to a career in the Design/Build construction industry. Primary responsibility is to assist a 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 , construction process, workflow and scheduling to better understand the coordination of the design-build construction process.

Candidates may be assigned to construction projects located in the Great Los Angeles Area and/or CA Central Coast areas

• 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 and management of project schedules.
• Assist in estimating the impact of project changes.
• Assist management of change orders.
• Assist with assembling of submittal packages and other required project documentation.
• Assists with procurement of equipment, materials, subcontractors, and other project related services.
• Support construction team as needed.

• You’re pursuing a degree that aligns with Southland needs:
• Mechanical, Architectural, Electrical Engineering
• Construction Engineering
• Construction Management
• Civil Engineering
• Safety Sciences
• Other areas of interest – Building Automation, Energy Management
• You have an Interest in technical courses – fluids, heat transfer, CM scheduling, finance, etc.
• 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

• The ability to read engineering drawings and identify work installed to track labor feedback accurately.
• Prepare job related logs to include RFIs, submittals, design changes, subcontractor progress/schedules
• You’ll learn to communicate effectively with engineers, vendors and suppliers to procure, manage and update the submittal process.
• Learn to write and track Requests for Information (RFI)
• Gain an understanding of construction processes and workflow
• Finally, you’ll get your hands dirty!

For California-based internship roles, the pay rate is set at $26.00 per hour, in alignment with program guidelines and market standards.

• 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

• 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
• Tr…