Senior Engineer - Electrical

Company: Southland Industries, Inc.
Location: Houston
Posted on: March 21, 2025

Job Description:

Provide technical guidance to Engineering Team in the development of standards, projects, and people. Provide ongoing technical guidance and engineering issue resolution to field teams as needed.What you'll do:

• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instruction.
• Identify design, process and equipment options that can satisfy client requirements, minimize costs and limit potential operational problems.
• Teach others how to interface directly with other disciplines and coordinate with client personnel, contractors, architects, and other project team members to ensure value engineering and the delivery of high-quality projects within the prescribed time frames. Provide guidance on presentations when necessary.
• Develop and distribute methods for providing solutions for complex engineering problems and identifying the most efficient and acceptable approach to executing a broad range of design activities.
• Provide direction for preparation of on-site field surveys to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
• Write technical narratives to capture design standards, lessons learned, and constructability input.
• Provide input for project scheduling and budgeting related to engineering activities.
• Develop and maintain standards for engineering calculations, drawing presentation and content, and proper incorporation of external input.
• Understand and assist with the input and output of accurate project data in Brandt systems.
• Maintain timely and accurate oral and written technical reports regarding assigned engineering activities.
• Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.What you'll need to be successful:
  • Detailed understanding of design and systems within all MEP markets (i.e. New Work, Industrial, and Existing Buildings)
  • LEED-accredited Professional certification strongly preferred
  • Extensive knowledge of engineering and design techniques plus thorough understanding of all MEP engineering disciplines
  • Thorough understanding of Building Codes and Construction Standards
  • Excellent analytical and technical writing skills
  • Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to efficiently review and critique construction documents
  • Ability to lead design charettes and guide Engineering Team to efficient project development
  • Ability to accurately lead MEP design efforts on large-scale projects independently
  • Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
  • Advanced computer proficiency, including MS Office
  • Ability to foster and develop less-experienced engineersWhat you bring to the table:
    • 4-yr. Bachelor of Science in Engineering Degree
    • Active Professional Engineering License
    • 12+ years practical experience in designing and developing projects from concept to completionBenefits:
      • 401(k) Plan
      • Competitive Pay
      • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
      • Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
      • Disability Income Protection Insurance
      • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
      • Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
      • Numerous training opportunities and company-paid membership for professional associations and licensesSouthland 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.
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