
Design Engineer, Senior
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Southland Industries is hiring a Design Engineer, Senior. Southland Industries seeks a senior Design Engineer to lead, evaluate, design, and engineer HVAC and related MEP projects, providing conceptual designs, complex calculations, site inspections, and technical guidance while supervising less‑experienced engineers. The role involves preparing preliminary redline layouts, ensuring compliance with construction documents, and collaborating with project teams and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
Key focus areas include Provide conceptual design for specific projects, Serve as design professional at project team design meetings, and Prepare complex preliminary redline design layouts for estimating.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Engineering Or Related Field, PE License, and 8+ Years Of Experience. Important skills include Applicable Systems Design, System Operations, Read Mechanical And Plumbing Plans, Communication, Public Speaking, and Presentation Skills. Preferred (not required): Conceptual Design, Design Layouts, Heating/Cooling Loads Calculation, and Equipment Selection And Sizing.
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Position Summary
Lead, evaluate, design, and engineer projects and systems to specification on projects ranging from new design/build to rehabilitation of existing facilities and systems. Provide ongoing technical guidance and engineering issue resolution as needed.
Position Details
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Provides conceptual design for specific projects
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Serves as design professional at project team design meetings
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Prepares complex preliminary redline design layouts for estimating
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Performs more complex calculations for a project, such as heating/cooling loads, equipment selection and sizing, friction loss calculations, hydraulic calculations, etc.
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Performs site inspections to determine compliance with construction documents and resolves design issues during construction phase
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Supervises less-experienced engineers in performing HVAC or other system design and documents production of small and large projects
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
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PE License required
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8+ years of experience, including lead experience
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Excellent knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC, plumbing, etc., as well as general understanding of system operations.
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Ability to read complex mechanical and plumbing plans
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate with all levels of employees, clients and general contractors
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Strong public speaking/presentation skills
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Excellent computer skills, including CADD and Microsoft Office Products, including as Excel
Benefits
As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:
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401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
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Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
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Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
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Disability income protection insurance
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Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
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Paid parental leave
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Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
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Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
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Wellness benefits
About Southland Industries
As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.
To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities (https://southlandind.foleon.com/experienced-professionals/brochure/) , follow us on social media (https://www.linkedin.com/company/22132/?trk=tyah) , and check out our website (https://southlandind.com/) .
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, 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 California, this ranges from $132,293.00 - $161,692.00 yearly plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.
Contingent Employment: 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.
External Agency Announcement : Its Southland Industries' policy 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).
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