Co-op (Spring Semester 2025/Fall Semester 2025) - Mechanical Design

Southland Industries Inc.

Co-op (Spring Semester 2025/Fall Semester 2025) - Mechanical Design

Dulles, VA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

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    POSITION SUMMARY

    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 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 basic deliverables and products such as calculations, drawings, and specifications related to heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems under supervision of Senior Engineers.
    • Performs basic calculations for a project, such as heating/cooling loads, equipment selection and sizing, friction loss calculations, etc.
    • Assist in coordinating all aspects of the project design with project management, architects, and other trades through the completion phase of a project.
    • Perform and check CADD drafting work. **
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    What you’ll need to be successful:

    • Basic Knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC, plumbing, etc.
    • Basic ability to read mechanical and plumbing plans.
    • Good verbal and written communications skills.
    • Good computer skills, including CADD and Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel.

    What you bring to the table:

    • Four-year experience in Engineering or related field.
    • 0-2 years’ experience.

    YOU Matter

    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 – 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 associates and licenses

    For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our web site: Southland Careers or on Facebook **orLinkedIN or **Twitter

    To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Career Video - Working at Southland

    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 test, background check and professional reference checks.

    ******** We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time**

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