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# Design Engineer II

- **Company:** Southland Industries
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Applicant Tracking Systems, Microsoft Office
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-Design-Engineer-II-Southland-Industries-Inc-302708299786705/

## About the Role

+ Four-year degree in Engineering or related field
 + PE License preferred
 + Minimum 3 years' experience
 + Basic knowledge of applicable systems design, such as fire suppression, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc., as well as general understanding of system operations.
 + Ability to read construction documents.
 + Strong verbal and written technical communication skills
 + Strong computer skills, including CADD and Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel

## Description

The Design Engineer II performs complex calculations, drawings and specifications related to HVAC, plumbing or other systems.
Position Details

 + Performs more complex modeling, drawings and specifications related to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection or other systems
 + Performs more complex calculations for a project, such as heating/cooling loads, equipment selection and sizing, friction loss calculations, hydraulic calculations, etc.
 + Prepares preliminary redline design layouts for estimating
 + May be responsible for a single phase of a project
 + Provides guidance to less experienced engineers
 + Performs on-site field surveys to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
 + Assists in writing technical narratives and responses to RFIs
 + Responsible for Code compliance, Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.
External Agency Announcement : Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).