Project Engineer, Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to jump start your career path in project management? If so, Southland Industries’ Project Engineer position is for you! In this role, you will work on exciting, multi-million dollar commercial MEP projects as you develop your skills in estimating, scheduling and project management within the design-build construction process. This is the entry point for a career in project management.

Primary responsibility is to assist a project manager or managers to successfully coordinate a project using the necessary engineering, labor, equipment, materials, tools, and subcontracted services.

• Support field labor
• Provide labor feedback
• Equipment & subcontractor procurement
• Document control
• Design, trade & subcontractor coordination
• Assist in budget analysis, cost and margin projections, estimate project changes & impacts
• Assist in the development of project schedules

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management, 1–3 years experience in related field
• Basic skills in inquiring, reviewing and printing job cost reports, labor feedback entry and purchase order entry
• Basic knowledge of HVAC design, including types of equipment used in the industry and a general understanding of system operations (e.g., variable air, constant volume, refrigeration cycle)
• Ability to read mechanical and plumbing drawings and identify work installed to track labor feedback accurately
• Ability to prepare an equipment delivery log and track status of orders
• Competent with general business writing and public speaking
• Competency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office products
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and suppliers to procure, manage and update the submittal process
• Ability to communicate with field foremen to write and track RFIs internally with our design department and externally with the architect or other designers
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation including CAD drawings, blueprints, submittals, etc.

• 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
• Training/professional development opportunities and company‑paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

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, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, 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.

Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Washington, this ranges from $90,000.00–$ yearly plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

Southland Industries' policy is not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).