What are the responsibilities and job description for the SR Electrical Designer position at Dialectic?
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 across the US. 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, etc.
- Healthy Lifestyle Reimbursement Program
- Generous PTO (Personal Time-Off) policy
- Seven (7) 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!
The Sr Electrical Designer/Engineer will collaborate will with staff to create accurate technical drawings and contribute to the overall design process for our MEP Engineering firm which focuses on the design of systems for business, retail, restaurant, housing, education, and entertainment industries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performs calculations and designs engineering systems with a high degree of independence
- Prepares basic to advanced electrical system layouts, detailed drawings and schematics
- Mentor design staff, providing feedback and support, and assisting the team towards project success
- Coordinate design requirements and decisions with other disciplines, BIM department, and project management
- Performs research and makes recommendations as to the feasibility of systems or equipment.
- Attend client meetings with project managers and senior staff, continuing to grow relationships with staff and clients
- May assist with or oversee project coordination tasks, including managing emails, coordinating scope and schedule, ensuring project quality, addressing client inquiries, and facilitating project delivery
- Participate in Premieres, project retrospectives and continuous improvement activities
- Travel as required, independently or with less senior staff for site surveys and field inspections
- Serves as a point of reference for training or providing assistance to others as required
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience, or 10 years of experience without degree
- Intermediate proficiency in Revit and Bluebeam Revu
- 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
- Intermediate knowledge and proficiency in engineering design
- Effective communication skills within cross-functional team with a focus on customer service
- Ability to mentor staff
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate technical drawings and stay organized
- Ability to work independently and balance multiple deadlines and projects
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineering (PE) license
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering and 15 years of relevant experience
- Strong knowledge and proficiency in engineering design
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO): Dialectic, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces Service Medal veteran, or other protected veteran, marital status, familial status, age, handicap or disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
