Design Engineer II

Engineering / Design

Union City, CA

• ID : 3240
• Full-Time / Regular

We Drive Innovation and Build Careers

As a company that prides itself on innovation and collaboration, Southland Industries continues to pave the way as an industry leader in constructability, sustainability and energy efficiency so as to improve the way buildings are designed, built, and operated.

Founded in 1949, Southland Industries is one of the nation’s largest MEP building systems experts. We provide innovative yet practical solutions through a holistic approach to building construction and performance.

Through our extensive resources, we are able to optimize each stage of the building lifecycle through customized engineering, construction, building automation, service and energy solutions.

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.

What you’ll do :

• 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

What you’ll need to be successful :

• Four-year degree in Engineering or related field
• 3-4 years experience
• PE License preferred
• 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 CADD and Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel

YOU Matter

Southland Industries understands that people are key to our success as a company. The people who work for us, the people we serve, and the people who live and work in the buildings we design and build.

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, we’re looking for you! At Southland, we seek people that don’t just follow a career path, but blaze their own.

People who want to apply innovation to their problem solving and embrace the concept of full collaboration between disciplines work at Southland.

We appreciate the spirit of integrity and entrepreneurialism with which our people act, and have learned that the more opportunity we allow our employees, the greater the results.

Each part of our business is interconnected and requires input from others, which has led to the collaborative setting from which we thrive.

We believe in building careers and supporting our people with what they need to grow and flourish. And we thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel supported, challenged and valued.

If you decide to join us (which we hope you do), you’ll see that things are a little bit different at Southland Industries.

For one, our people across the organization are simply some of the brightest, nicest and most down-to-earth people around.

We treat people with respect and do our best to really listen to what’s important to them. Our People team works tirelessly to make sure that you have everything you need to do your best work.

We believe in investing in you to help increase your skills and market value. At Southland we have a dedicated Learning & Development team that provides in-house training and professional development programs to help you reach your full potential.

As we move our company forward and serve our customers, we know it’s essential to have the best people working for us. In fact, our best people don’t just fit our culture, they inspire it! Don’t be afraid to jump in, roll up your sleeves and get excited about making a difference at Southland.

We’ll notice it.

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want the fast pace and excitement of a growing company, we want you now.

Join our team and become a part of an organization that values work-life balance, community, and exceptional quality of work.

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 bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 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 license

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 $100,000 - $120,000 plus annual incentive, benefits and retirement program as outlined above.