Electrical Engineer/Designer Team Lead - MEP

Dialectic•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

Dialectic is a full-service mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering design and consulting firm headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The Electrical Designer Team Lead oversees electrical staff, provides guidance and direction, and works with staff to ensure accurate technical drawings and contribute to the design process. The firm designs systems for business, retail, housing, education, and entertainment clients across the United States. The role leads within the electrical discipline and helps grow the department’s technical expertise. It independently applies standard electrical design techniques and procedures, completes discipline design work, reviews the quality of work developed by others, and presents complex technical solutions to clients. The position reports to the Electrical Department Manager.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or certification in an engineering field plus 10 or more years of demonstrated experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Moderate proficiency with Revit/AutoCAD and office computer applications.
Strong understanding of local codes and amendments, including the ability to interpret and apply codes to system design and calculations.
Strong familiarity with building structures and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, including how they interact.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Architectural, Electrical, or Construction Engineering plus 8 or more years of demonstrated experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and support staff by delegating tasks, providing feedback, and helping the team work toward project success.
Set comprehensive performance and growth goals for staff.
Implement and manage company processes and procedures within the team.
Work with HR on talent acquisition, retention, and staff development.
Independently complete primary design elements for engineering projects.
Assess project conditions and requirements against provided information and communicate findings to clients.
Coordinate design requirements and decisions with other disciplines, the BIM department, and project management.
Co-design and review design decisions with senior staff and engineers of record.
Create high-quality design drawings using Revit or AutoCAD that meet company and industry standards.
Edit sheet and book specifications to meet project-specific requirements.
Apply and edit standard details and diagrams for project-specific requirements.
Perform required load calculations and electrical system design analysis, select equipment, and complete energy compliance forms.
Participate in project premieres, retrospectives, and continuous improvement activities.
Respond to RFIs and review submittals with oversight from senior design staff.
Travel as required, typically under senior staff supervision, for site surveys and field inspections.
Pursue ongoing learning and professional development to improve technical knowledge.
Attend client meetings with project managers and senior staff.
Provide guidance to designers and engineers.
Become familiar with prototypical design information for multiple clients.