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# Design Engineer I

- **Company:** Southland Industries
- **Location:** Schertz, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://southland.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=178443

## About the Role

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
 + PE license preferred
 + Entry-level role
 + Basic Knowledge of applicable systems design, such as fire suppression, HVAC, plumbing, etc.
 + Ability to read basic mechanical and plumbing plans.
 + Good verbal and written communication skills
 + Good computer skills, including CADD and Microsoft Office Products, including Excel

## Description

Provides conceptual design for specific projects and performs calculations, drawings and specifications relevant to HVAC, plumbing or other systems., + Assists higher-level engineers in design tasks

 + Performs basic calculations, drawings and specifications related to HVAC, plumbing, fire protection or other systems
 + Performs basic calculations for a project, such as heating/cooling loads, equipment selection and sizing, friction loss calculations, hydraulic calculations, etc.