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Southland Industries · 5 months ago

Intern - Project Engineer

Portland, OR

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Southland Industries is one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, committed to providing hands-on experience to students. The internship program introduces students to the Design/Build HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection industry, focusing on assisting project managers in coordinating projects and developing essential skills.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support field labor

Labor 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 of project schedules

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringConstruction EngineeringHVAC DesignProblem SolvingGeneral Business WritingPublic SpeakingCommunicationTeam CollaborationActive Listening

Required

You're pursuing a degree that aligns with Southland needs: Mechanical, Architectural, Electrical Engineering, Construction Engineering, 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

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

Preferred

Basic knowledge of HVAC design to include types of equipment utilized in the industry as well as general understanding of system operations (i.e. variable air, constant volume, refrigeration cycle) is desired but not required

The ability to read mechanical and plumbing drawings and identify work installed to track labor feedback accurately

The ability to prepare an equipment delivery log and track status of these orders

You'll learn to communicate effectively with engineers, vendors and suppliers to procure, manage and update the submittal process

Ability to communicate with field foremen in order to write and track Requests for Information (RFI) both internally with our design department and externally with the architect or other designers