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Southland Industries Intern - Design Engineer in Houston, Texas
POSITION SUMMARY
Our internship program is designed to introduce candidates to a career in the field of Design Engineering for the Design/Build HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection industry. Primary responsibility is to assist the design team in all aspects of our work.
What you’ll do:
Assist Senior Engineers in design tasks as required.
Perform basic deliverables and products such as calculations, drawings, and specifications related to heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems under supervision of Senior Engineers.
Perform basic calculations for a project, such as heating/cooling loads, equipment selection, and sizing, pipe and duct 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.
Review applicable codes and criteria and examine field conditions as required to support design of project.
What you’ll need to be successful:
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
YOU Matter
The Brandt Companies were created under the leadership of Barry Moore and Mark Zilbermann in an ever-expanding quest to provide our clients with on-time, in-budget construction service, complete commissioning assistance, and long-term facilities maintenance. We expanded into HVAC service and full-service MEP operations. In the 2010s, Brandt established the industrial division focusing directly on the unique needs of industrial clients. Expanding on the growing industrial market, Brandt acquired Hilbig Services in 2018.
BRANDT TODAY
In 2022, Brandt was acquired by Southland Industries (https://southlandind.com/) . This acquisition aligned with Brandt’s goal to become a truly national company that can better serve our customers, increase our industry influence towards more collaborative delivery approaches, and create additional opportunities for our employees.
With offices in all of the major Texas cities and over $700 million in annual revenues, Brandt has established itself as the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractor (https://brandt.us/mep-construction-services/) in the state. With in-house capabilities that start with build/design, construction and commissioning and end up in service, Brandt works every day to provide the solutions and service to meet your ever-changing needs.
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.
Our Internship and New College Graduate program (https://www.southlandindcareers.com/university#/) 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.
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 that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:
401(k) Plan
Competitive Pay
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
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 website: * * Southland Careers (https://southlandind.com/careers/careers) * or on* * * Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SouthlandInd) * or* * * LinkedIN (https://www.linkedin.com/company/22132?trk=tyah&trkInfo=tarId%3A1408634606883%2Ctas%3ASouthland%20industries%2Cidx%3A2-1-4) * *
To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Culture site - Explore Our Culture (https://southlandind.com/culture)
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, 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.
*All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. *
*We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time*
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