Sr. Design Engineer

Southland Industries
Litchfield, MI, United States
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Excel Computer-Aided Design Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead, evaluate, design, and engineer projects and systems to specification on projects ranging from new design/build to rehabilitation of existing facilities and systems. Provide ongoing technical guidance and engineering issue resolution as needed. Position Details

  • Provides conceptual design for specific projects
  • Serves as design professional at project team design meetings
  • Prepares complex preliminary redline design layouts for estimating
  • Performs more complex calculations for a project, such as heating/cooling loads, equipment selection and sizing, friction loss calculations, hydraulic calculations, etc.
  • Performs site inspections to determine compliance with construction documents and resolves design issues during construction phase
  • Supervises less-experienced engineers in performing HVAC, fire protection or other system design and documents production of small and large projects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
  • PE License required
  • 8+ years of experience, including lead experience
  • Excellent knowledge of applicable systems design, such as fire suppression, HVAC, plumbing, etc., as well as general understanding of system operations.
  • Ability to read complex mechanical and plumbing plans
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate with all levels of employees, clients and general contractors
  • Strong public speaking/presentation skills
  • Excellent computer skills, including CADD and Microsoft Office Products, including as Excel

Benefits & conditions

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 About Southland Industries

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