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Energy Project Engineer Intern - Energy Division, Greater Los Angeles / CA Central Coast
Southland Industries
3 days ago
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POSITION SUMMARY

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.

Our Internship and New College Graduate program is best designed for those students who seek a truly immersive and hands-on experience. At Southland, we view every student as a potential hire and ensure each intern, co-op student, and every new college graduate is truly set up for success to accomplish short and long term career goals. If a student program that exposes you to exciting projects and potential career paths with one of the country's largest MEP building systems firms appeals to you and you're ready for the next big step in your career, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE, SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

Build your experience with us!

Our internship program is designed to introduce students to a career in the Design/Build construction industry. Primary responsibility is to assist a project manager to successfully coordinate a project using the necessary engineering, labor, equipment, materials, tools, and subcontracted services. This position requires the development of skills in design, estimating , construction process, workflow and scheduling to better understand the coordination of the design-build construction process. ** Candidates may be assigned to construction projects located in the Great Los Angeles Area and/or CA Central Coast areas**

What you'll do as a Project Engineer Intern:
  • Labor /budget tracking feedback
  • Equipment & Subcontractor procurement
  • Document Control
  • Design, Trade & Subcontractor coordination
  • Assist in budget analysis, cost and margin projections, estimate project changes & impacts, etc.
  • Assist in the development and management of project schedules.
  • Assist in estimating the impact of project changes.
  • Assist management of change orders.
  • Assist with assembling of submittal packages and other required project documentation.
  • Assists with procurement of equipment, materials, subcontractors, and other project related services.
  • Support construction team as needed.

Things we love to see in our interns:

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 vs. 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:

  • Mechanical, Architectural, Electrical Engineering
  • Construction Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Civil Engineering
  • Safety Sciences
  • Other areas of interest - Building Automation, Energy Management
  • You have an Interest in technical courses - fluids, heat transfer, CM scheduling, finance, etc.

What you'll gain from our Student Programs at Southland Industries:

  • The ability to read engineering drawings and identify work installed to track labor feedback accurately.
  • Prepare job related logs to include RFIs, submittals, design changes, subcontractor progress/schedules
  • You'll learn to communicate effectively with engineers, vendors and suppliers to procure, manage and update the submittal process.
  • Learn to write and track Requests for Information (RFI)
  • Gain an understanding of construction processes and workflow
  • Finally, you'll get your hands dirty!

YOU Matter

Internship/Co-op Program Benefits:

  • Hands-on classroom and on-the-job experience in your specific role
  • Opportunity to work side by side with company leaders
  • Socially distant group activities and team events
  • Paid housing (some locations)
  • Paid internship/Co-op
  • Potential full-time employment opportunities

Full-time Employee Benefits:

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees, 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

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 anEqual Opportunity Employerand 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.

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 $22 - $24 per hour for internship program positions.

**All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug test, background check and professional reference checks. **

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

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Energy Project Engineer Intern - Energy Division, Greater Los Angeles / CA Central Coast
Southland Industries
Garden Grove
3 days ago
N/A
Internship / Apprenticeship