Mechanical Engineer/Designer - MEP

Dialectic, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP Ownership

Generous 401K Matching

Annual Bonus Plan

Low-Cost Benefits including medical, 3

Healthy Lifestyle Reimbursement

Generous PTO

Flex work schedule options

Office snacks and beverages

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Dialectic, Inc. seeks a Sr Mechanical Engineer/Designer to advance our MEP design for retail, education, and entertainment projects. You will ensure accurate drawings, lead design elements, and guide junior engineers, while interfacing with clients and senior leadership.

This role emphasizes technical leadership, code compliance, and collaboration across disciplines, BIM, and project management to deliver high‑quality mechanical solutions for complex environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architectural or Mechanical Engineering with 6+ years of experience.
• Strong REVIT/AutoCAD and office software skills.
• Solid knowledge of local codes and how they apply to design.
• Familiarity with building systems interaction and BIM processes.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform design elements for engineering works and prepare drawings.
• Assess project requirements and communicate findings to clients.
• Review codes and landlord information to determine design requirements.
• Coordinate design with other disciplines, BIM, and project management.
• Review client standards and prototypical designs and apply energy compliance measures.
• Respond to RFIs and review submittals with senior staff oversight.

Skills

Code interpretation

Mechanical systems knowledge

Client communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architectural or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

Dialectic is a full-service mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering design and consulting firm with Headquarters located in the Crossroads of Kansas City, Missouri. Dialectic has a reputation for delivering inventive, flexible, and sustainable MEP designs for retail, education, restaurant, commercial and entertainment spaces. Our team, ranked as one of Kansas City’s most diverse engineering firms, is as talented as they are diverse and works hard to exceed our clients' expectations.

Dialectic offers highly competitive benefits that include eligibility for:

• ESOP Ownership
• Generous 401K Matching Program with company match and immediate vesting
• Annual Bonus Plan for all employees
• Generous Low-Cost Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, LegalShield, etc.
• Healthy Lifestyle Reimbursement Program
• Generous PTO (Personal Time-Off) policy
• Eight (8) paid Company-paid Holidays
• Flex work schedule options
• Amazing office culture and environment with free snacks, and drinks
• Best in Class Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Rewards for Certifications and Exams
• We believe that a positive and enjoyable work environment enhances productivity and job satisfaction. Our company culture embraces moments of fun, celebration, and camaraderie.
• Company events include Annual Holiday Event and ESOP valuation party, Indoor Mini Golf Tourney, Annual Chili Cookoff, Mario Kart Tourney, Holiday Costume Contests, Ping Pong, and much more!
• Pay It Forward Days with volunteering options for charities!
• Outstanding Internship Program

Dialectic is looking to add a Sr Mechanical Engineer/Designer to our team. The Sr Mechanical Engineer/Designer will ensure accurate technical drawings and process improvement for our MEP Engineering firm which focuses on the design of systems for business, retail, housing, education, and entertainment industries. The Sr Mechanical Engineer/Designer will act as a technical expert in their discipline, providing guidance and direction, actively leading efforts to grow the department’s technical expertise. This position will perform quality review of work developed by others, will present complex technical solutions to clients, and will foster technical client relationships by acting as a point of contact for strategic clients and members of the senior leadership team.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Independently perform all the tasks necessary to complete design elements for engineering works.
• Assess project conditions requirements against information provided and communicate these findings required to the client.
• Review local building code, utility, and landlord information to determine location specific design requirements, contact these entities, document these findings and to present to the client.
• Coordinate design requirements and decisions with other disciplines, BIM department, and project management.
• Reference client standards and prototypical designs.
• Perform mechanical system design analysis and properly select HVAC and equipment and complete energy compliance forms.
• Participate in Premieres, project retrospectives and continuous improvement activities.
• Respond to RFIs and review submittals with oversight from senior design staff.
• Engage in ongoing learning and professional development to improve technical knowledge.
• Provide guidance to entry level engineers.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Architectural, or Mechanical Engineering required plus 6+ years of demonstrated experience required.
• Demonstrates strong REVIT/AutoCAD and office computer proficiency.
• Strong understanding of local codes and amendments, with the ability to interpret and apply the codes towards system design and calculations.
• Strong familiarity with building structures, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and how they interact.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Architectural, Mechanical, or Construction Engineering plus 8+ years of applicable experience
• Professional Engineering (PE) license

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO): Dialectic, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces Service Medal veteran, or other protected veteran, marital status, familial status, age, handicap or disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.