Mechanical Engineer - EI

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

Job summary

Garver, LLC in Kansas City is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Buildings team. The role focuses on planning, design, and commissioning of building HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, energy modeling, and sustainability reporting.

Responsibilities include collaborating with other disciplines, supporting project managers, adhering to QA/QC plans, and periodic site travel. A ABET-accredited degree and FE exam pass are required.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs for HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, energy modeling, and sustainability reporting.
• Coordinate with other support disciplines, and coordination with regional offices.
• Assisting project managers in management of projects.
• Follow QA/QC plans and travel periodically to project sites.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Sustainability principles

BIM design

Excel-based calculations

Time management

Quality assurance

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited mechanical/architectural engineering degree

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk AutoCAD

Carrier HAP

AIA MasterSpec

Job description

Careers

Mechanical Engineer -EI

Kansas City, Missouri

As part of the Buildings team for Garver, thisMechanical Engineerwill 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- $90,000Applications 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. Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com .

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.