Associate / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Interface; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Transportation benefits

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Job summary

Interface is seeking an Associate / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in New York, NY to lead MEP design efforts on multiple projects. You will build and guide local design teams, manage client relationships, and oversee HVAC design, calculations, and coordination with other disciplines.

The role requires a BS Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years of MEP experience, and strong leadership. The position offers a hybrid schedule (2 days in-office per week) with employee ownership and extensive growth

Qualifications

• BSME degree required for candidates.
• 7+ years' experience in MEP design/consulting.
• Team leadership/management experience.
• Project management experience in the MEP space.
• High-energy client services skills.
• Excellent communication ability.
• Complete understanding of building codes.
• Thorough design system knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead local MEP design teams.
• Develop and maintain a book of local clients (architects and owners). HVAC system selection, engineering & design.
• Project Management of multi-discipline MEP design consulting teams
• Preparation of HVAC drawings, analysis, specifications, and calculations.
• Provide oversight of HVAC support staff.
• Provide construction administration & site observations related to your projects.
• Provide exemplary service to team members and clients.

Skills

MEP design

Leadership

Project management

Client services

Communication

Code compliance

Design systems

Education

BSME

Professional Engineering License (PE)

LEED Accreditation

IES-VE Knowledge

Tools

IES-VE

Job description

Position

Associate / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location

New York, NY

Job Id

1247

# of Openings

1

Join a People-First, Employee-Owned Firm That’s Redefining Flexibility and Growth

Why Interface?

We are not just engineers—we are collaborators, mentors, and trailblazers in high-performance design. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we’re proud to offer our Collaboration from Home policy—giving you the flexibility of a hybrid schedule (2 days in-office per week minimum) while staying connected to a team that values innovation, inclusion, and impact.

Our Culture

Interface has the company culture and work environment you have been seeking! You will find a workplace with a culture of fun, and superior work/life balance benefits, expansive personal development opportunities, innovative technology, and great relationships. You will work alongside MEP industry leaders who will help you develop your own thriving career path. Our work takes us around the globe and on a steady growth curve. Our success and innovation are powered by people like you!

Our Core Values

• Empowered.
• Respectful.
• Resilient.
• Transformative.

Key Responsibilities

As an Associate / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Interface, you will be taking ownership as a discipline leader on multiple projects. Your duties will include, but may not be limited to:

• Build and lead local MEP design teams.
• Develop and maintain a book of local clients (architects and owners). HVAC system selection, engineering & design.
• Project Management of multi-discipline MEP design consulting teams
• Preparation of HVAC drawings, analysis, specifications, and calculations.
• Provide oversight of HVAC support staff.
• Provide construction administration & site observations related to your projects.
• Provide exemplary service to team members and clients.

What You'll Bring

Required

• BSME
• 7+ years' experience in MEP design/consulting
• Team leadership/management experience
• ProjectManagement Experience in the MEP space
• High-energy client services skills
• Excellent communication ability
• Complete understanding of building codes
• Thorough design system knowledge

Preferred

• A Professional Engineering License (or equivalent experience)
• LEED Accreditation
• Working IES-VE Knowledge

What You'll Love

• Competitive Pay: $120,698 to $167,306 annual salary and conditional bonus
• Employee Ownership: Build equity through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Robust Benefits: 401(k), medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, transportation benefits...and more!
• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and company closure to clients from Christmas to New Year’s
• Purpose-Driven Culture: Paid volunteer time and a commitment to social equity
• Career Development: Work alongside industry leaders and access continuous learning opportunities

Ready to grow with us?

If you are looking for a role where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your work makes a difference— and become part of the Interface Engineering family.

Social Equity

Interface is committed to social equity within our walls and in our communities. We are a diverse, inclusive, and responsible firm. Interface provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classifications. We support local business and seek to partner with small and minority-owned firms on our projects. Our staff is empowered to design community service programs (e.g., clean up beaches, serve meals at shelters, tutor school-aged children, etc.) – using paid volunteer time.

Please note: H1-B visa sponsorship or transfer is not approved for this position.