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Design Engineer II

Southland Industries

Union City, CAJob$108–128K/yrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$108–128K/yr
Location
Union City, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

PE LicenseBachelor's degree

Job overview

Southland Industries is hiring a Design Engineer II. Southland Industries seeks a Design Engineer II to develop design‑build and design‑assist projects across healthcare, education, biotech, mission‑critical, commercial and entertainment markets. The role collaborates with model coordinators, estimators and trade staff, delivering practical, efficient and cost‑effective designs while ensuring code compliance and leveraging virtual construction design and computational fluid dynamics.

Key focus areas include Perform complex calculations such as heating/cooling loads, equipment selection and sizing, and friction loss calculations., Prepare preliminary redline design layouts for estimating., and Manage a single phase of a project and provide guidance to less experienced engineers..

Successful candidates bring Four-Year Degree In Engineering Or Related Field, 5 Years Experience, and PE License. Important skills include Complex Calculations, Heating/Cooling Loads, Equipment Selection And Sizing, Friction Loss Calculations, Preliminary Redline Design Layouts, and Code Compliance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Complex CalculationsHeating/Cooling LoadsEquipment Selection and SizingFriction Loss CalculationsPreliminary Redline Design LayoutsCode ComplianceApplicable Systems DesignHVACPlumbingSystem OperationsStrong Verbal CommunicationsStrong Written CommunicationsStrong Computer SkillsRevitCADDMicrosoft Office ProductsExcelMechanical Plan ReadingPlumbing Plan ReadingCommunication

Qualifications

Four‑Year Degree in Engineering or Related Field5 Years ExperiencePE License

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Position Summary

Watch your engineering designs come to life! As a Design Engineer II at Southland Industries, you'll experience the excitement of working on design-build and design-assist projects in healthcare, education, biotech, mission critical, commercial and entertainment markets. You’ll work hand in hand with our model coordinators, estimators, and trade staff through all aspects of a project to create a design that is practical, efficient and cost effective. You’ll also have access to internal teams using the most innovative practices in virtual construction design (VDC) and computational fluid dynamics, along with just-in-time feedback from the field.

Position Details

  • Performs more complex calculations for a project, such as heating/cooling loads, equipment selection and sizing, friction loss calculations, etc.

  • Prepares preliminary redline design layouts for estimating

  • May be responsible for a single phase of a project

  • Provides guidance to less experienced engineers

  • Responsible for Code compliance

  • Review applicable codes and criteria and examine field conditions as required to support design of project

Qualifications

  • In-depth knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC, plumbing, etc., as well as general understanding of system operations

  • Ability to read mechanical and plumbing plans

  • Strong verbal and written communications skills

  • Strong computer skills, including Revit, CADD, and Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel

  • Four-year degree in Engineering or related field

  • 5 years experience

  • PE License preferred

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

  • 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

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 $108,073.00-$127,722.00 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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