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Mechanical Engineer/Designer - MEP

3/2/2026

The Senior Mechanical Engineer/Designer will ensure accurate technical drawings and process improvement for MEP engineering projects, acting as a technical expert to guide department growth. Key duties include independently completing design elements, assessing project conditions, reviewing codes, coordinating with other disciplines, and performing mechanical system design analysis.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
You deserve a different kind of MEP partner—one who takes the time to understand your vision and executes it with the highest quality. One who solves problems before they start. One you actually enjoy working with. We excel at getting the job done right – and on time – by practicing the art of open and honest communication and delivering on the science of innovative engineering design. Relationships with our clients, partners and employee-owners are at the core of who we are, and we understand they’re a two- way street. In everything we do, we embrace awesomeness. Founded in 1988 with offices in Kansas City, Austin and Denver, Dialectic Engineering is a nontraditional mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering firm that brings buildings to life. With deep expertise in a range of verticals – including distribution, cannabis, multifamily, senior living and retail/restaurants – we know that true success comes when we partner as an extension of your team. We’re quick to respond and open to change. We’re forthcoming, forward-thinking, and not afraid to go against the grain to do the right thing. We look at the big picture, focusing on how people will interact with the space—and we know it’s never about us. We also believe great design doesn’t have to come at the expense of a great culture. A 100% employee- owned ESOP since 2015, we earned recognition as one of Kansas City’s Best Places to Work in 2020. We dig into every project with passion and curiosity because each of us has a personal stake in our work. Together, we’re engineering a better experience.
About the Role

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 Sr Mechanical Engineer/Designer to our team. The Sr Mechanical Engineer/Designer will ensure accurate technical drawings and process improvement for our MEP Engineering firm which focuses on the design of systems for business, retail, housing, education, and entertainment industries. The Sr Mechanical Engineer/Designer will act as a technical expert in their discipline, providing guidance and direction, actively leading efforts to grow the department’s technical expertise. This position will perform quality review of work developed by others, will present complex technical solutions to clients, and will foster technical client relationships by acting as a point of contact for strategic clients and members of the senior leadership team.


Key Responsibilities include:

  • Independently perform all the tasks necessary to complete design elements for engineering works.
  • Assess project conditions requirements against information provided and communicate these findings required to the client.
  • Review local building code, utility, and landlord information to determine location specific design requirements, contact these entities, document these findings and to present to the client.
  • Coordinate design requirements and decisions with other disciplines, BIM department, and project management.
  • Reference client standards and prototypical designs.
  • 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.
  • Engage in ongoing learning and professional development to improve technical knowledge.
  • Provide guidance to entry level engineers.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Architectural, or Mechanical Engineering required plus 6+ years of demonstrated experience required.
  • Demonstrates strong 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 Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Architectural, Mechanical, or Construction Engineering plus 8+ years of applicable experience
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license


Key Skills
MEP EngineeringTechnical DrawingsProcess ImprovementSystem DesignQuality ReviewClient PresentationTechnical GuidanceBuilding Code ReviewHVAC DesignEquipment SelectionEnergy ComplianceRFI ResponseSubmittal ReviewREVITAutoCADBIM Coordination
Categories
EngineeringConsulting
Benefits
ESOP Ownership401K Matching ProgramAnnual Bonus PlanMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceLegalShieldHealthy Lifestyle Reimbursement ProgramPaid Time-OffPaid Company-paid HolidaysFlex Work Schedule OptionsFree SnacksFree DrinksEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramRewards for Certifications and Exams
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