Mechanical Design Engineer

The Korte Company is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team at the St. Louis, MO or Highland, IL office. This position is responsible for supporting the design and coordination of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for commercial and government design-build projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an early career Mechanical professional looking to grow into a future Mechanical Design Manager role within a collaborative, nationwide design-build firm.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and telecommunications designs for commercial construction projects.
• Prepare construction documents using Revit, Bluebeam, and other required design software.
• Coordinate mechanical and plumbing systems with architectural and structural disciplines to ensure cohesive project delivery.
• Review project requirements, specifications, codes, and applicable standards.
• Assist with design development from conceptual planning through construction documents.
• Support preconstruction efforts by providing design input, value engineering, and constructability reviews.
• Coordinate with project managers, architects, engineers, superintendents, subcontractors, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Respond to RFIs, review submittals, and provide technical support during construction.
• Assist in maintaining project schedules and deliverables.
• Stay current on industry trends, building codes, and emerging technologies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The characteristics listed below are representative of those sought to perform this job successfully.

• Strong understanding of MEP building systems and commercial construction practices.
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes and industry standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office; familiarity with BIM workflows is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary design-build environment.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
• Valid driver's license.

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE

Qualified applicants will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural, or related Engineering field.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred; Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
• Prior experience designing MEP systems for commercial, industrial, healthcare, or government projects.
• Experience with Revit and BIM coordination required.
• Design-build experience is preferred.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

This role is part of the Mechanical Management Career Path, and team members benefit from a structured Professional Development Plan (PDP) designed to support career growth.

Typical growth opportunities along this path include:

• Mechanical Engineer → Mechanical Design Manager → Director of Engineering

ABOUT THE KORTE COMPANY

The Korte Company was founded in 1958 on the belief that professionalism, quality and value added services are fundamental to a successful company. More than sixty years later, that philosophy has earned Korte the reputation for delivering high quality, responsive services to our clients nationwide. Korte pursues large construction projects from offices in St. Louis, MO, Highland, IL, and Las Vegas, NV.

This position is eligible for our competitive pay and benefits package including annual discretionary bonus subject to company and individual performance. Additional comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA/HRA, life, disability, 401(k), parental leave, phone allowance, vacation, sick time and company paid holidays. Role and compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors including education, qualifications, experience, skills, training, certifications, location, etc. Only fully qualified candidates should apply. No phone calls, direct mailings or drop-in inquiries allowed. The Korte Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.