Electrical Design Engineer II/III (MEP)

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Employee Ownership

Robust Benefits

Generous Time Off

Purpose-Driven Culture

Career Development

Job summary

Interface Engineering is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer II/III (MEP) in Chicago, IL with a hybrid work arrangement. The role leads electrical design on multiple projects and guides junior staff while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Electrical Engineering and 2+ years in MEP design, with strong knowledge of electrical codes. The firm offers an employee-owned environment, growth opportunities, and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 2+ years of MEP design and consulting experience.
• Knowledge of electrical building codes and standards.
• Ability to handle multiple functions in multi-deadline projects.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Owns as discipline lead on multiple projects.
• Coordinate document delivery and review.
• Meetings and consultations with clients.
• Provide guidance to junior design staff.
• Deliver exemplary internal and client service.
• Support overall project management for the MEP team.

Skills

MEP design

Client coordination

Code compliance

Team collaboration

Education

BS Electrical Engineering

Job description

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

Electrical Design Engineer II/III (MEP) – Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Interface Engineering Inc.

At Interface Engineering, we believe your career should be as dynamic and rewarding as the projects you support. 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/week in-office) while staying connected to a team that values innovation, inclusion, and impact.

Why Interface?

We’re not just engineers—we’re collaborators, mentors, and trailblazers in high-performance design. Our Pathway to Leadership program offers a transparent, personalized roadmap for career advancement, empowering you to grow in the direction that excites you most.

Our Culture

Interface has the company culture and work environment you have been seeking! You’ll find a workplace with a culture of fun, superior work/life balance benefits, expansive personal development opportunities, cutting-edge technology, and great relationships. You’ll 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:

• We are Conscientious
• We are Empowered
• We are Respectful
• We are Transformative
• We are Resilient

Key Responsibilities:

As an Electrical Design Engineer II/III at Interface, you will be taking ownership as a discipline lead on multiple projects. Your duties will include (but may not be limited to):

• Innovative and complex electrical system design
• Document delivery coordination
• Meeting and consulting with clients
• Providing guidance to junior design staff
• Providing exemplary customer service to internal team members and clients
• Supporting overall project management to our MEP team leaders

What You'll Bring:

• Required: BS, Electrical Engineering
• 2+ years' MEP design and consulting experience
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of electrical building codes and standards
• Ability to perform multiple functions in multi-deadline changing operations
• Ability to work effectively within a team-oriented, collaborative environment

• Preferred: A Professional Engineering License
• LEED Accreditation
• Working IES-VE knowledge

What You’ll Love

• Competitive Pay: $72,046 to $109,864 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’re 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.

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