Mid & Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer – Multiple Sectors

Henderson Engineers; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Hours

Casual Dress Code

Paid Volunteer Time

Health and Wellness Initiatives

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Kansas City is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in HVAC design. You will work across multiple market sectors, providing innovative engineering solutions. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and substantial experience in HVAC, with proficiency in CAD tools. This role offers a people-first culture, flexible work options, and comprehensive benefits including industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience required if holding a degree, 5 years without a degree.
• 7 years of experience required if holding a degree, 9 years without a degree for experienced level.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license counts as 1 year of direct experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform calculations and design engineering systems with a high degree of independence.
• Prepare mechanical system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics.
• Review shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.

Skills

HVAC design

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Bluebeam Revu

Proficiency in CAD software

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

IESVE

Trane Trace

Job description

Overview

At Henderson, we're about the people, experiences, and potential found inside. We’re a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to come up with out-of-the-box solutions. We love the process of bringing buildings to life. We’re changing the industry by integrating the building design and construction process. As an ESOP, employee-owners are an essential part of our mission to lead in innovation, sustainability, and client experience. With a vision to build a better world, Team Henderson has a people-first culture and a diverse portfolio of world-class facilities.

It's What We Do: We provide total building system design services across multiple high-growth markets for industry leaders. You’ll work on projects for some of the biggest names in mission-critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail within the sectors we serve in business, community, grocery, health, retail, and venue.

It's How We're Different: We’re about more than just buildings — we’re about you. We’ve been committed to providing an inclusive workplace where people can bring their full self to work and reach their full potential as professionals and individuals. We dream up innovative solutions for industry-wide problems, design spaces that become landmarks, and celebrate success with our team.

To learn more, visit our website: https://www.hendersonengineers.com/expertise/

Position Overview

As a mid to experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a specialization in HVAC design at Henderson Engineers, you will contribute your expertise to six market sectors, including Business, Community, Grocery & Distribution, Health, Retail, and Venue. Our mechanical engineers support the firm’s growing refrigeration design needs, providing innovative solutions across multiple sectors. Within each sector, we integrate engineering knowledge with the on-site experience of our sister company, Henderson Building Solutions, to deliver a distinctive client experience. Learn more about the facilities included in our sectors: https://www.hendersonengineers.com/expertise/

Key Responsibilities

• Performs calculations and designs basic to advanced engineering systems with a high degree of independence.
• Prepares basic to advanced mechanical system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics.
• Reviews shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Performs research and makes recommendations as to the feasibility of systems or equipment. Evaluates products for their application.
• Assists with developing, establishing, and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and customers in support of business development and/or pursuit activities.
• Proactively seeks opportunities for continuous learning and understanding of industry software, including Revit, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office products.
• May support or be responsible for project coordination activities such as managing emails, coordinating scope and schedule, attending client meetings, ensuring project quality, responding to client questions, and coordinating project delivery.
• Acts as a resource for training or assisting others as needed.

Required Qualifications

Mid Level

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of engineering preferred (i.e., mechanical, electrical, fire protection or architectural) and 3 years of relevant experience, or 5 years without degree required. Professional Engineering (PE) license may be counted toward 1 year of direct experience.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Bluebeam Revu.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) and HVAC design software (e.g., IESVE, Trane Trace).

Experienced Level

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of engineering preferred (i.e., mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural) and 7 years of relevant experience or 9 years without degree required. Professional Engineering (PE) license may be counted toward 1 year of direct experience.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Bluebeam Revu.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) and HVAC design software (e.g., IESVE, Trane Trace).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Completion of FE exam, LEED and/or WELL accreditation.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides and standards required. Knowledge applicable to a range of practices, project, or program types.

Let's Talk Perks

• Culture and flexible work options, including Flexible Work Hours and Casual Dress Code.
• Paid Volunteer Time, Paid Parental Leave, Health and Wellness Initiatives.
• Receptive leadership, Clear Career Path Options, and various benefits.

Benefits

• Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid Training for Professional Development.
• Performance Bonuses, Comprehensive insurance, and paid term life and disability.
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time off, Financial Wellness & Coaching Program.
• More information can be found here: https://www.hendersonengineers.com/careers/.

Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers/Vet/Disabled and participate in the E-Verify program. Applicants for positions with Henderson must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required at the time of commencement of employment. All offers are contingent upon completion of the hiring process including verifications and background checks. Henderson does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Please, no phone calls or emails.

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