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PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a leadership position requiring technical acumen but primarily managing, coordinating, and in some cases leading the design on energy projects performed in the business unit. The Managing Principal Engineer will take full responsibility for the design product from concept thru to execution and commissioning. Initially it is expected that all design resources will be provided thru both the internal Engineering & Construction divisions and thru external consultants without the need for dedicated support, however this will be evaluated over time.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Design project management and oversight.
• Business Development and sales support.
• Project design budgeting and workflow planning for all disciplines.
• Engineering/Energy consulting project pursuits.
• Training, industry organization participation, leadership meetings.

This individual is responsible for the oversight, supervision, management, workflow and design product in the EnergyDivision.

Directly responsible for the following disciplines and design product:

• HVAC Design 

• Architecture

• Plumbing Design

• Civil

• Electrical Design

• Structural

• Building Controls and Integration

• BIM (Technology and Documentation)

• Process DesignConstructability (Coordination and

• Fire Protection Design Detailing)

• Specialty Design

• Coordinate and oversee all design work performed by both Southland resources (internal) and

• consultants (external).

• Coordinate with the Engineering & Construction Principal Engineers to assign project teams and

• supporting resources on specific projects where the decision is made to utilize internal engineering (MEPF).

• Develop requests for proposal and coordinate scope of work with consultants when using external

• architecture and engineering firms.

• Prequalify AE firms and maintain a database of firms on a national basis.

• Assist with the development of business plans, cost budgets, workflow planning and scheduling with

• respect to design within the Energy Division.

• Support business development and marketing activities as directed.

• Participate and represent engineering in consulting sales opportunities.

• Participate in the conceptual design effort on large and significant projects.

• Quality control of the design product.

• Coordinate/support project RFI’s, field changes, and other engineering related items questions during

• construction.

• Drive innovation at all levels of a project.

• Participate in the Energy Division leadership team meetings.

• Participate in the Southland Engineering Leadership meetings.

• Provide design engineering training.

• Coordinate with the Energy Engineering and Project Development group.

• Attend and participate in applicable industry conferences and seminars.

• While this position will not have any direct reports at this time, supervision and mentoring of engineers will be a requirement.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Must be an expert people leader, this means possessing senior level management skills and strong interpersonal and communication skills to become a collaborative persuasive leader of people and help develop favorable customer relationships.
• Expereince with Design Build/Design Assist in the Construction Industry - Must understand the fundamental concepts and practical application of design build/design assist engineering.
• Must be able to lead and influence the technical design solutions on prospective projects.
• Ability to guide design teams towards cost effective solutions that maximize client value.
• Experience as a working manager- the position is that of an engineering leader providing leadership and direction to project teams. This position is also expected to perform engineering tasks like a Senior Engineer, i.e. as an individual contributor.
• Experience in engineering leadership, innovative design, preconstruction sales, and business development.
• Willingness and ability to partake in out of State travel to Customer presentations, project sites and AE offices.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

Education and/or Equivalent Experience - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University in

mechanical, electrical or architectural engineering.

Hold a Professional Engineer license in good standing.

A minimum of 10-15 years of engineering design and management.

Must have an excellent working knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection

(MEPF) design and a working knowledge of Civil, Structural and Architectural (CSA).

Desired industry experience:

• Commercial office buildings
• Federal Facilities
• State and Local Government
• Energy Centers
• Healthcare
• Distributed Generation and Energy
• Mission Critical Facilities Storage
• Industrial Facilities
• Research labs.

Desired Systems and Software Expertise:

• Familiar with AutoCAD, Revit or similar design software applications.
• Experience with equivalent Trane Trace calculation and energy modeling software.
• Proficient knowledge in use of MS Excel, power point, project and word.

Desired Certifications:

• LEED AP
• CEM (Certified Energy Manager)

Desired Industry participation:

• ASHRAE
• ASHE
• ASPE
• AEE

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 associations and licenses

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOUTHLAND INDUSTRIES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB SITE: SOUTHLAND CAREERS OR ON FACEBOOK OR LINKEDIN OR TWITTER

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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, 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. **

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