Job 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
• 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!
• Outstanding Internship Program

Dialectic is currently seeking a Site Assessment Specialist who is responsible for conducting thorough evaluations of properties and locations to provide accurate and comprehensive assessments for retail, commercial, restaurant, healthcare, cannabis, mixed-use and hospitality projects. The Site Assessment Specialist will both be in an office setting and in the field, visiting various sites for assessments. The role involves travel to different locations as much as 65% of the time on average.

Key Responsibilities include

• Conduct on-site inspections of properties to assess physical conditions, infrastructure, and potential hazards.
• Gather relevant data including site plans, maps, and property records.
• Prepare detailed and accurate site assessment reports including sketches with dimensions and visual findings.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, engineers, and architects to gather information and ensure accurate assessments.
• Communicate assessment results to clients, stakeholders, and project teams in a clear and concise manner.
• Arrange your own North American travel, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and itinerary planning.
• Ensure compliance with corporate travel policies and guidelines.
• Maintain accurate receipts, invoices, and supporting documentation for expenses incurred.
• Enter expense data into the appropriate accounting and expense management systems.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in (architecture, engineering, construction) or equivalent experience in a related trade or industry.
• 2–5 years of previous experience in mechanical, electrical, or plumbing (MEP) engineering support, trade, or design strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including legible handwriting.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven ability to deliver outstanding value and customer service to clients, architects, and owners with excellent business acumen.
• AutoCAD and/or REVIT familiarity strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of construction standards and building codes.

Location: Kansas City, Missouri, and client sites

Physical Requirements:

Depending on the type of job, you will be required to engage in physical activities with or without reasonable accommodation. These activities include the following:

• Lifting and moving material up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head.
• Standing and walking during shift lasting up to 10 hours a day.

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.

To all recruitment agencies: Dialectic does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Dialectic without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Dialectic. Please, no phone calls or emails.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: RECRUITMENT FRAUD ALERT

Dialectic representatives conduct all email communications exclusively through a company email address that ends with @dialecticeng.com. We extend offers of employment only after a comprehensive interview process and will never ask you for a payment of any sort nor offer one for any reason. Dialectic will not ask any applicant to purchase equipment, nor offer to reimburse any applicant for expenses incurred prior to employment. We will not request personal information until a legitimate offer of employment has been extended. If you suspect a recruitment attempt is fraudulent, you should cease communications. You may contact us at contactus@dialecticeng.com to verify whether a recruitment contact is legitimate. All legitimate job opportunities are posted on our company website’s careers page.