Recent Grad/Alumni - Design Engineer I

Southland Industries

Union City, USonsite$81k-$89k/yrPosted Aug 21, 2026
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Skills

excel

About the role

Position Summary

Watch your engineering designs come to life! As a Design Engineer I 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.

Position Details

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.

Qualifications

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.

Four-year degree.

PE License preferred

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

Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For California this ranges from $81,000 – $89,000 plus annual incentive, benefits and retirement program as outlined above.

About Southland Industries

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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.

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).

Compensation

This Design Engineer role pays $81k-$89k/yr. Within typical range for design engineer roles in United States.

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