Mechanical Engineer/Designer Team Lead - MEP

Dialectic, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dialectic, Inc., a leading MEP engineering firm, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer/Designer Team Lead to manage technical drawings and oversee mechanical designs for diverse industries. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience, strong software skills, and a solid understanding of local building codes. This role entails leading a department, engaging in client interactions, and ensuring high-quality outputs while contributing to a vibrant company culture.

Benefits

ESOP Ownership

Generous 401K Matching Program

Annual Bonus Plan for all employees

Generous Low-Cost Benefits

Healthy Lifestyle Reimbursement Program

Generous PTO policy

Company-paid Holidays

Flex work schedule options

Free snacks and drinks

Outstanding Internship Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of demonstrated experience in mechanical design.
• Moderate REVIT/AutoCAD proficiency.
• Experience with building structures and systems interactions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical staff and manage project success.
• Perform design calculations including heating and cooling load.
• Create high quality design drawings using Revit/AutoCAD.

Skills

REVIT

AutoCAD

Local codes and amendments understanding

Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree or certification in engineering field

Bachelor's degree in Architectural, Mechanical, or Construction Engineering

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 Mechanical Engineer/Designer Team Lead to our team. The Mechanical Designer Team Lead will oversee Mechanical staff, providing guidance and setting direction. This position will work with staff to ensure accurate technical drawings and contribute to the overall design process for our MEP Engineering firm which focuses on the design of systems for business, retail, housing, education, and entertainment industries. The Mechanical Designer V Team Lead acts as a leader in their discipline, providing guidance and direction, actively leading efforts to grow the department’s technical expertise. This position will use expertise in all steps of completing discipline components and will evaluate, select, and apply standard mechanical design techniques and procedures independently. The Mechanical Designer V Team Lead will perform quality review of work developed by others and will present complex technical solutions to clients. The Mechanical Designer V Team Lead will report to the Mechanical Department Manager. leadership team.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Manages effectively, delegating tasks, providing feedback and support, and ensuring that the mechanical staff works together toward project success
• Sets comprehensive goals for performance and growth of staff
• Implements and manages company processes and procedures within the team structure
• Work closely with HR for acquisition of talent, maintenance of talent and growth of staff
• Independently perform all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works
• Assess project conditions requirements against information provided and communicate these findings required to the client
• Coordinate design requirements and decisions with other disciplines, BIM department, and project management
• Perform co-design to review design decisions with senior staff and engineers of record
• Create high quality design drawings using Revit/AutoCAD which adhere to company and industry standards
• Edit both sheet and book specifications per project specific requirements
• Apply and edit standard details and diagrams per project specific requirements
• Perform required design calculations including but not limited to heating and cooling load, ventilation, static pressure loss, and pressure drop calculations
• 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
• Travel as required, typically under the supervision of senior staff for site surveys and field inspections
• Engage in ongoing learning and professional development to improve technical knowledge
• Attend client meetings with project managers and senior staff
• Provide guidance to designers and engineers
• Become familiar with prototypical design information for multiple clients
• Deliver excellence

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or certification in the engineering field plus 10+ years of demonstrated experience or the equivalent education/experience required
• Demonstrates moderate 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 Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Architectural, Mechanical, or Construction Engineering plus 10+ years of demonstrated experience preferred