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Project Engineer I / II - Mechanical Construction (MEP)

Southland Industries
Sterling, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

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.

Take a peek at what it's like to be in Project Management at Southland Industries :

What you’ll do :

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. This position requires the development of skills in estimating, scheduling and design to better understand the coordination of the design-build construction process.

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.

What you’ll need to be successful :

You have a drive and willingness to learn and come with a strong work ethic

Basic JDE skills that will include inquiring, reviewing and printing job cost reports, labor feedback entry and purchase order entry.

Basic knowledge of HVAC design to include types of equipment utilized in the industry as well as general understanding of system operations (i.e. 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 equipment delivery log and track status of these orders.

Competent with general business writing and public speaking.

Has competency in basic computer skills to include 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 RFI’s both internally with our design department and externally with the architect or other designers

What you bring to the table :

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management,

1-3 years experience in related field qualifies for Project Engineer I

3-5 years experience in related field qualifies for Project Engineer II

Experience working with a mechanical contractor and supporting project work or as a design engineer who wants to get into operations

You should have some experience and knowledge of HVAC systems and design

If you have Design Build experience, that's a plus!

YOU Matter

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.

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you!  At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job.  We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then  JOIN  our team and become a part of an organization that values  PEOPLE ,  SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY,

  • ACCOUNTABILITY
  • SUSTAINABILITY.

Benefits :

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 Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)

Holidays / Vacation / Personal Time / Life Events Leave

Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses

For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our website :

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    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, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, 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.
  • All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks.
  • We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time

    If you don’t feel this position is a match for you, we encourage you to share it with others. Feel free to share throughout your social networks and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram to keep up to date on what we’re doing as a company.

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