Senior Design Engineer HVAC

2 weeks ago


Union City, CA, United States Southland Industries Full time

Position: Senior Design Engineer – HVAC

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 Senior 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:

Serves as design professional at project team design meetings

Prepares complex preliminary Bluebeam design layouts for estimating

Performs more complex calculations for a project, such as heating/cooling loads, equipment selection and sizing, friction loss calculations, etc

Performs site inspections to determine compliance with construction documents and resolves design issues during construction phase

Supervises or directs the workflow of less-experienced engineers in performing HVAC or other system designs

Provides conceptual design for specific projects

What you Need to be Successful:

Four-year degree in Engineering or related field

5+ years experience min, 10+ years experience preferred, specifically working in design as an HVAC engineer

PE License required

Excellent knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC, piping, etc., as well as general understanding of system operations

Understanding of Process Piping is a plus.

Ability to manage and mentor junior level engineers

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communication with all levels of employees, clients and general contractors

Strong public communications skills

Required Skills:

Four-year degree in Engineering or related field

5+ years minimum, 10+ years preferred experience specifically in HVAC building design

PE License required

Excellent knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC, plumbing, etc., as well as general understanding of system operations

Capable of using REVIT

Process Piping knowledge a plus.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communication with all levels of employees, clients and general contractors

Strong public speaking skills

Strong computer skills, including Revit, CADD and Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE , SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

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 incentive 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 associations and licenses

Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For (Colorado/New York City/California/Washington) this ranges from $155,000.00-$175,000.00 plus annual incentive, benefits and retirement program as outlined above.

For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our website: Southland Careers or on Facebook or LinkedIN ****

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 tests, background checks and professional reference checks. ****

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

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