Trent Poe

Trent Poe is a seasoned professional in mechanical engineering and preconstruction management, currently serving as a Preconstruction Executive at Southland Industries since May 2025. Prior to this role, Trent held positions as a Pre-Construction Engineer at Pacific Rim Mechanical from September 2017 to May 2025, and as a Mechanical Engineer at OPTIMUM ENERGY DESIGN between April 2016 and September 2017. Trent began the career as a Mechanical Design Engineer at EMCOR Group, Inc. from March 2014 to April 2016, specializing in developing mechanical plans and performing thermal load calculations. Earlier experience includes work as a Plumbing BIM Detailer at H.L. Moe Plumbing from December 2012 to April 2014, focusing on system design and project coordination. Trent holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Northridge, and completed collegiate credits in General Studies at College of the Canyons.