Design Engineer II (Special Projects)

Southland Industries•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Four-year degree in Engineering or related field
Minimum 3 years’ experience
Basic knowledge of applicable systems design, such as fire suppression, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc., as well as general understanding of system operations.
Ability to read construction documents.
Strong verbal and written technical communication skills
Strong computer skills, including CADD and Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel

Nice To Haves

PE License preferred

Responsibilities

Performs more complex modeling, drawings and specifications related to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection or other systems
Performs more complex calculations for a project, such as heating/cooling loads, equipment selection and sizing, friction loss calculations, hydraulic 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
Performs on-site field surveys to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
Assists in writing technical narratives and responses to RFIs
Responsible for Code compliance
Independently performs most assignments with instruction only regarding general expected results
Receives technical guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval of proposed project plans
May provide technical guidance to less-experienced engineers
Interfaces directly with other disciplines, contractors, architects, and other project team members.

Benefits

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