Design Project Engineer II

Southland Industries•Carrollton, TX

18d

About The Position

The Design Project Engineer II is responsible for the preconstruction process for design-build and design-assist projects. The role manages project design and detailing schedules, monitors design development and detailing progress, and oversees the financial aspects of design contracts to deliver high-quality projects within established time and cost requirements. The position manages small-scale design-build and design-assist projects and internal-facing phases of larger projects. It coordinates the design process with engineering, detailing, and VDC teams; works with other disciplines, contractors, architects, and project team members; and supports contract review, engineering problem-solving, plan and specification analysis, design QA/QC, cost-impact studies, and design optimizations. The role also conducts field surveys and prepares RFIs and submittals for the detailing process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Science, or equivalent technical training and related experience.
At least 3 years of practical engineering or construction management experience.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent analytical and technical writing skills.
Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment while adhering to project deadlines.
Advanced computer proficiency, including MS Office, and familiarity with Autodesk products and Revit.
Exposure to calculations and design.
Exposure to Detailing/VDC requirements.
Understanding of building codes and standards.
Exposure to the project life cycle.

Nice To Haves

Active EIT Certification.

Responsibilities

Manage small-scale design-build and design-assist projects and/or internal-facing phases of larger projects.
Ensure high-quality project delivery within prescribed time frames.
Manage the accurate input and output of project data in corporate and project tracking systems.
Develop and manage design schedules, and monitor design development and detailing progress.
Manage the financial aspects of design contracts.
Interface with other disciplines, contractors, architects, and project team members.
Assist with contract reviews between the company and customers and/or subconsultants.
Coordinate the design process with engineering, detailing, and VDC teams during construction document development.
Assist in determining efficient methods and solutions for complex engineering problems.
Assist with plan and specification analysis to establish clear and consistent interpretations of construction documents.
Manage the design QA/QC process.
Provide basic scoping for cost-impact studies or design optimizations.
Perform on-site field surveys to collect and deliver design and engineering data.
Create RFIs and submittals for the detailing process.

Benefits

401(k) plan with 50% company match, no cap, and immediate 100% vesting.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 100% paid for the employee.
Annual bonus program based on performance, achievement, and company profitability.
Term life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance.
Disability income protection insurance.
Pre-tax flexible spending plans for health and dependent care.
Paid parental leave.
Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time.
Training and professional development opportunities.
Company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses.