At Southland, we aspire to build a workforce thats 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 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 countrys 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, and SUSTAINABILITY.
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Our student 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 youll do as an Electrical Design Engineer Intern or Full Time Grad hire:
* Participate in conceptual design efforts on all project sizes.
* Perform calculations for a project, such as load calculations, panel schedules, short circuit and arc flash, equipment and product selection, and sizing, conduit and conductor sizing, and design layouts, etc. using various software platforms.
* Work with BIM modelers, Constructability leads, and other project staff in the development of engineering drawings.
* Provide engineering support through performing site inspections and surveys during the project construction phase.
* Review applicable codes and criteria while examining field conditions as required supporting the design of the project.
Things we love to see in our Intern or Full Time Grad hires:
1. A strong work ethic.
2. Initiative and drive to get the job done.
3. Strong communication skills.
4. The ability to be resourceful and resilient.
5. Able to solve problems with limited support.
6. Quick learner, seeks answers on their own.
7. Positive attitude during adverse/non ideal situations.
8. Exercises accountability in stressful situations (avoids placing blame).
9. Goal oriented.
10. Collaborative spirit and a good teammate has a We vs. Me attitude.
11. Strong active listen