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Southland Industries Managing Principal Engineer - MEP Design Build in Garden Grove, California
Position Summary
As a Managing Principal Engineer, you will manage, coordinate, and lead (conceptual) design on projects for the Southern California Division of Southland Industries. A large component of this role will be focused on client relationship development and management and directly supporting and developing the strategic growth of the design department and business services. A perfect candidate will be an excellent people leader and developer and informally manage a large group of engineers, responsible for achieving project goals and objectives.
Position Details
Ensures engineering standards are maintained and followed
Act as the Mechanical Engineering expert for the division, which also includes:
Providing design and engineering support to other departments as needed
Being responsible for achieving project goals and objectives
Managing conceptual design for specific projects
Preparing 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, etc.
Performing site inspections to determine compliance with construction documents and resolving design issues (contract and scope) in all phases of the project: Preconstruction through Commissioning
Supporting departmental alignments through aligning staff talent and skills with division needs, meaning verifying BIM/VDC, Fire Protection, Detailing, Engineering are all supporting current field needs and division direction
Serve as the SME in the division for key technical topics, meaning you will also serve as the design expert at project team meetings
Work directly with Private Clients, Developers, or other Divisions peer groups
Through strong technical leadership on projects, develop and maintain client relationships at the deepest levels, with ability to support client needs and questions on a one-on-one basis
Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and technical expertise from project concept through field installation
Informally manage a larger group of engineers, including staffing, training and performance management with the focus of people development
Qualifications
Mastery knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC, plumbing, etc., as well as all design engineering aspects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communication with all levels of employees, clients and general contractors
Has a deep network of existing client and owner relationships that can be leveraged to support future work acquisition and project development
Strong leadership skills
Strong public speaking ability
Strong computer skills, including CADD and Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel
Four-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required, MS degree preferred
Licensed Mechanical or Architectural PE required
15-25 yrs. Experience in design engineering required, ideally on mega projects within the mission critical and healthcare sectors
8+ yrs. management experience required
Benefits
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
As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.
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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For (Colorado/New York City/California/Washington/Maryland) this ranges from $140,000-$240,000 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.
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).
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