Mechanical Engineer Team Lead

Ceso; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule

Paid Time Off – Credited 100% Upfront

401K with a Company Match

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

Job summary

Ceso in Overland Park seeks a Mechanical Team Lead to bring expertise in engineering and leadership. This role oversees the design and delivery of engineering construction documentation across multiple projects, ensuring productivity aligns with budgets and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering management, directing teams, and ensuring compliance with technical standards. The position offers a flexible work schedule and various benefits including paid time off and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering and 8+ years of experience; or 10 years of experience required.
• Master’s degree can substitute 1 year of work experience.
• 2 years in a leadership or management role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the team's quality of work, productivity, and actions.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on project budgeting and scheduling.
• Implement and uphold quality management processes.

Skills

Leadership

Technical problem-solving

Project management

Quality management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Autodesk Revit

Deltek

BlueBeam Revu

Job description

Overview

At CESO, the Mechanical Team Lead brings advanced engineering expertise and leadership experience to oversee the design, coordination, and delivery of engineering construction documentation, specifications, and details across multiple complex projects. This position is responsible for managing production teams, setting priorities, and ensuring alignment with project schedules, budgets, quality standards, and company best practices.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the team's quality of work, productivity, and actions.
• Direct and support production teams by assigning tasks, balancing workloads, and ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet technical and regulatory standards.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of projects—from planning and design through construction documentation and administration—ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Discipline Leaders on project budgeting, scheduling, staffing forecasts, and proposal development.
• Offer expert guidance on design, code compliance, and technical problem-solving, including implementation of Quality Management Programs, QA reviews, engineering/architectural calculations, and documentation accuracy.
• Serve as a technical liaison between internal teams, clients, consultants, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) to ensure project clarity, alignment, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Interpret and apply company, client, and jurisdictional requirements, standards and applicable codes to ensure all designs and documentation meet professional, legal and safety obligations.
• Perform or coordinate site visits, field measurements, and construction observations to validate existing conditions and support construction administration.
• Implement and uphold quality management processes, recommend design improvements, and contribute to the development of best practices and standards.
• Lead meetings, document decisions, and clearly communicate project goals, updates, and changes to all relevant parties, including clients and senior leadership.
• Supervising direct reports is a key responsibility of this job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university and 8 or more years of relevant experience is preferred; or a minimum of 10 years of professional experience is required.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering, or similar discipline, can substitute up to 1 year of work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years in a leadership or management role is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is strongly preferred.
• Completion of Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) and certification as an Engineering in Training (EIT) with a state licensure board is preferred.
• Computer skills necessary to enter daily timesheet data and use Microsoft Outlook for email correspondence.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Deltek, Autodesk Revit, Visual Lighting, SKM Power Tools, BlueBeam Revu and other applicable design software.
• Travel may be up to 25% as directed by supervisor.

Benefits

• Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule.
• Paid Time Off – Credited to You 100% Upfront.
• 401K with a Company Match.
• Rewards and Recognition Program.
• Training and Development to Foster Professional Growth.
• Paid Holidays.
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage.
• Welcome Box.
• Casual Dress Code.
• Reimbursement for Professional Licenses.
• Paid Time Off for Community Team Service Events.
• Voluntary or Supplemental Short-Term / Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Company Paid Bonding and Recovery.
• Employee Events such as Lunches and Outings to Foster a Positive Work Environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CESO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This organization participates in E-Verify and is a drug‑free workplace. Criminal background checks and drug/alcohol checks are required.