Energy Preconstruction Design Engineer Intern - Energy Division, San Diego, CA

Southland Industries

Mar 25

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Construction & Surveying
Engineering
San Diego

Requirements

A strong work ethic
Initiative and drive to get the job done
Strong communication skills
The ability to be resourceful and resilient
Able to solve problems with limited support
Quick learner, seeks answers on their own
Positive attitude during adverse/non-ideal situations
Exercises Accountability in stressful situations (avoids placing blame)
Goal Oriented
Collaborative spirit and a Good Teammate – has a “We Me” attitude
Strong active listening skills
Competent general business writing and public speaking
About You:
You’re pursuing a degree that aligns with Southland needs:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering; or in a related field. Completion of classes in Thermodynamics and HVAC Design is highly desirable.
What you’ll gain from our Student Programs at Southland Industries:
Basic knowledge of HVAC design to include types of equipment utilized in the industry as well as general understanding of system operations (i.e. variable air, constant volume, refrigeration cycle) is desired but not required.
The ability to read mechanical and plumbing drawings and identify work installed to track labor feedback accurately.
The ability to prepare an equipment delivery log and track status of these orders.
You’ll learn to communicate effectively with engineers, vendors and suppliers to procure, manage and update the submittal process.
Ability to communicate with field foremen in order to write and track Requests for Information (RFI) both internally with our design department and externally with the architect or other designers.
Finally, you’ll get your hands dirty!

Responsibilities

Assist senior engineers in ensuring that scopes of work and project performance expectations are aligned with project goals.
Assist in coordination with Project Executives and Project Managers on cost estimates, contract and procurement strategies, construction planning and risk management.
Monitoring internal/external design teams toward required project deliverables for construction documents from development through construction completion.
Partner with senior engineers to verify installed mechanical systems, equipment, components, and materials conform to the requirements of project contract documents.

Southland Industries

Real Estate

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1949

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

As one of the nation's largest building systems experts, Southland Industries provides innovative, practical results for your engineering, construction, service, and energy needs. Optimizing each stage of the building lifecycle with our in-house expertise, we connect to your business strategy by delivering holistic solutions.