Intern

Job Description

About the Company

The job is promoted by Lensa, a career site that assists job seekers in finding employment in the US. Lensa is not a staffing firm or agency and does not directly hire for these positions. Instead, it promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. For this specific role, Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote the job for Southland Industries. When you click “Apply Now” or “Read more” on Lensa, you are redirected to the job board or employer site, and any information collected there is subject to their terms and privacy notice.

Southland Industries is the direct employer offering this internship. It is a major firm in the Design/Build HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection industry, described as one of the country’s largest MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) building systems firms.

Southland Industries emphasizes a “PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN” approach, aspiring to build a diverse workforce and create a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect. The company values PEOPLE, SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

Southland is an employee-owned company and offers comprehensive benefits packages to its full-time employees, including a 401(k) plan with a 50% company match and immediate 100% vesting, annual incentive programs, 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees, various other insurance benefits, flexible spending plans, generous time off, and numerous training opportunities.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, basing employment decisions on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to protected characteristics. All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Southland Industries is not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

Job Description: Internship Program

This is an internship program designed to introduce students to a career within the Design/Build HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection industry. The program aims to provide a truly immersive and hands-on experience, viewing every student as a potential hire and setting them up for success to achieve short and long-term career goals.

Position Summary:
The primary responsibility of an intern is to assist a design manager or project manager in successfully coordinating a project. This involves utilizing necessary engineering, labor, equipment, materials, tools, and subcontracted services. The position also focuses on the development of skills in design, estimating, and scheduling to gain a better understanding of the coordination processes within design-build construction.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities):
• Support field labor.
• Gather and provide labor feedback.
• Assist with equipment & subcontractor procurement.
• Manage document control.
• Facilitate design, trade & subcontractor coordination.
• Assist in budget analysis, cost and margin projections, and estimating project changes & impacts.
• Help in the development of project schedules.
• Assist in implementing and distributing safety tailgate meetings.
• Maintain records of signed safety tailgate meeting forms.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful (Required Attributes/Skills):
• Strong work ethic.
• Initiative and drive to complete tasks.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to be resourceful and resilient.
• Capability to solve problems with limited support.
• A quick learner who seeks answers independently.
• Positive attitude during challenging situations.
• Exercises accountability in stressful situations, avoiding blame.
• Goal-oriented.
• Collaborative spirit and a good teammate with a “We vs. Me” attitude.
• Strong active listening skills.
• Competent general business writing and public speaking abilities.

Internship/Co-op Program Benefits:
• Hands-on classroom and on-the-job experience specific to your role.
• Opportunity to work side by side with company leaders.
• Socially distant group activities and team events.
• Paid housing (available in some locations).
• Paid internship/Co-op.
• Potential for full-time employment opportunities upon completion.