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Design Engineer III

Southland Industries Inc., Schertz, TX, United States


POSITION SUMMARY
Lead, evaluate, design, and engineer projects and systems to specification on projects ranging from new design/build to rehabilitation of existing facilities and systems. Provide ongoing technical guidance and engineering issue resolution as needed.

What you’ll do:

Responsible for the production of designs and review of existing designs identified in plans, specifications, submittals and shop drawings.

Ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instruction.

Identify design, process and equipment options that can satisfy client requirements, minimize costs and limit potential operational problems.

Interface directly with other disciplines and coordinate with client personnel, contractors, architects, and other project team members to ensure value engineering and the delivery of high-quality projects within the prescribed time frames. Make presentations when necessary.

Develop standards, methods, processes and procedures for reviewing, evaluating and inspecting designs.

Determine methods and solutions for complex engineering problems and identify the most efficient and acceptable resolution.

Coordinate with and/or direct virtual design personnel and junior engineers on assigned projects. Mentor and provide guidance on designs and technical issues.

Coordinate/Plan on-site field surveys to collect or deliver design and engineering data.

Write technical narratives in response to RFIs.

Actively participate in project scheduling and budgeting.

Understand and assist with the input and output of accurate project data in Brandt systems.

Maintain timely and accurate oral and written technical reports regarding assigned engineering activities.

Perform additional assignments as requested
eeded.

Travel Requirements:
What you’ll need to be successful:

Understanding of all MEP calculations and design

Advanced understanding of building codes and standards

Ability to develop and design calculation tools for Engineering Group

Knowledge of engineering and design techniques plus understanding of all engineering disciplines

Proficiency in all Design Software (i.e. CADD, Calculation Software, etc.)

Excellent analytical and technical writing skills

Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills

Excellent time management skills

Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment while adhering to project deadlines

Ability to lead discipline specific design efforts on medium-scale projects independently

Ability to develop design tasks and distribute amongst the design team

Advanced computer proficiency, including MS Office

Detailed understanding of BIM requirements

Detailed understanding of Project Life Cycle

Assume a leadership position in professional society

What you bring to the table:

4-year Bachelor of Science in Engineering Degree

4+ years of practical Engineering experience

Active Professional Engineering License

Benefits:

401(k) Plan

Competitive Pay

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 licenses

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.

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