Mechanical Engineer - EI

Garver; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid memberships

Licenses support

Continuing education opportunities

Wellness program

Work-life balance

Job summary

Garver in Kansas City, MO seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support Buildings projects from planning through commissioning, contributing to durable, sustainable designs.

You will design HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems, perform energy modeling, and report on sustainability; coordinate with support disciplines and regional offices, with periodic site travel. The role requires strong communication, Revit proficiency, and commitment to QA/QC and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or architectural engineering with a mechanical focus from an ABET accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 3 years of building design and construction industry experience.
• Must have a knowledge base of mechanical engineering principals related to building mechanical designs.
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs for Buildings projects.
• Coordinate with support disciplines and regional offices.
• Assist project managers and uphold QA/QC plans.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

BIM design

Excel calculations

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

ABET Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Carrier HAP

Job description

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Mechanical Engineer - EI

Kansas City, Missouri

As part of the Buildings team for Garver, this Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for developing mechanical designs in support of various Buildings projects. Specifically, this responsibility will include a variety of projects related to planning, design, and commissioning of:

• Building HVAC system(s)
• Building plumbing system(s)
• Building fire protection system(s)
• Building whole building energy modeling
• Building sustainability requirements reporting

In addition, this role will include coordination with other support disciplines, and coordination with regional offices. Assisting project managers in management of projects. Following quality assurance and quality control plans. Periodic travel to project sites will be required.

Abilities and attributes needed for this position:

• Knowledge of mechanical engineering and sustainability principles
• Utilizing BIM design software to produce construction drawings
• Utilize Microsoft Excel based calculation tools for design calculations
• Manage multiple assignments concurrently
• Be responsible for time management and product quality
• Keep accurate and up-to-date project accounting on all assigned projects
• Follow Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
• Be responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as overall needs of the team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or architectural engineering with a mechanical focus from an ABET accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 3 years of building design and construction industry experience
• Must have a knowledge base of mechanical engineering principals related to building mechanical designs
• Must have strong communication skills
• Experience with Autodesk Revit
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD
• Experience with Carrier HAP or similar HVAC load analysis program
• Experience with AIA MasterSpec

Projected Compensation Range $80,000- $90,000

Applications are anticipated to close on December 1, 2026, but may be extended based on business needs.

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.