Mechanical Systems Engineer – Complex and Decarbonized Buildings
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full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Kansas City • Kansas • Montana • United States
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About the role
- Lead and support the design of advanced HVAC and thermal systems for buildings with high operational, reliability, and performance requirements.
- Develop system concepts, calculations, and design strategies that address redundancy, maintainability, and life cycle outcomes, not just code compliance.
- Solve non standard engineering problems where precedent solutions may not apply.
- Apply sound engineering judgment to evaluate competing system approaches and tradeoffs.
- Support projects involving central plants, shared mechanical systems, or campus scale infrastructure when applicable.
- Evaluate system strategies such as central heating and cooling plants, heat recovery, thermal energy storage, and large scale electrification.
- Integrate decarbonization goals into mechanical system design, including electrification, efficiency improvements, and low carbon system selection.
- Collaborate with sustainability and building science teams to align mechanical strategies with energy and emissions performance targets.
- Communicate complex engineering concepts in a clear, practical manner to both technical and non technical stakeholders.
Requirements
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), or ability to obtain licensure
- 5+ years of experience designing and analyzing complex mechanical systems for buildings
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
- Experience with technically demanding facilities such as healthcare, laboratories, or other mission critical environments
- Strong interest in decarbonization, system efficiency, and performance driven design.
Benefits
- Flexible work hours that allow you to balance work and life.
- Casual work environment where you can dress for your day.
- Employee ownership and the freedom to be an entrepreneur.
- Paid volunteer time and parental leave so you can care for others.
- Paid birthday holidays and wellness initiatives so you can care for yourself.
- Genuine and progressive leadership who put people first.
- Clear career paths and mentors that want you to excel.
- Paid certifications and memberships to build your leadership in the industry.
- Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for all employees.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Shares and Profit Sharing.
- 401k with a company match.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
HVAC designthermal systems designsystem calculationsdesign strategiesengineering judgmentmechanical systems analysisdecarbonization strategiesenergy performance evaluationelectrificationthermal energy storage
Soft Skills
problem solvingcommunicationcollaborationtechnical stakeholder engagementstrategic thinkingadaptabilitycritical thinkingproject supportinterpersonal skillsleadership
Certifications
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering