Early Careers New College Graduate | Project Engineer I

Position Summary

This position is responsible for supporting the project team on smaller, less complex projects.   

 Position Details

• Estimates the impact of project changes and provides information to applicable management
• Manages change orders, ensuring they are completed accurately and tracked as required
• Procures equipment and materials and services; and participates in the selection and hiring of subcontractors
• Stays current on emerging trends
• Analyzes and resolves basic questions and problems as needed

  Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in and actively pursuing a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Expected to graduate within the next 12 months at the time of application. 
• Basic ERP skills, including inquiring, reviewing, and printing job cost reports
• Basic knowledge of HVAC or plumbing design
• Basic verbal and written communications skills
• Basic computer skills, including CADD and Microsoft Office, such as Excel

Early Careers Program Eligibility

• This opportunity is intended for students who are currently enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university.
• Candidates must be actively pursuing a bachelor's degree and expected to graduate within the next 12 months.
• Students may accept a full-time position prior to graduation but must successfully complete degree requirements before their start date

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

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

About Southland Industries

Our internship and new college graduate program is best designed for students who seek an immersive and hands-on experience. At Southland, we view every student as a potential hire and ensure each intern, co-op student, and new college graduate is truly set up for success to accomplish short-and long-term career goals.

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As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation.

If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities, follow us on social media, and check out our website.

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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, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, 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.

Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Washington, this ranges from $80,000 - $83,000 yearly plus annual incentive, benefits and retirement program as outlined above.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time. This position has been designated as safety-sensitive under Washington law (RCW 49.44.240). Applicants selected for this position will be subject to applicable pre-employment drug screening requirements, consistent with applicable law and company policy. 

External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Salary : $80,000 - $83,000