Electrical Designer I (MEP)

Interface Engineering, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Di

Paid time off & holidays

Volunteer time

Career development

Job summary

Interface Engineering, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Electrical Design Engineer I (MEP) for Chicago, IL, offering a hybrid schedule with 2 days in-office per week. You will assist with preliminary electrical design, layout, load calculations, and drafting under mentorship.

The role emphasizes building codes, collaboration, and client service, with growth through our Pathway to Leadership and ESOP ownership.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering required.
• 1–3 years of experience in MEP/AEC building design.
• Ability to learn building codes and work in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Preliminary electrical design and layout.
• Document delivery coordination.
• Preliminary load calculations.
• Researching commercially available equipment.
• Design drafting.
• System design with direction from mentor and/or senior engineer.
• Provide exemplary customer service to internal team members and clients.

Skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Building codes

Communication

Education

BS, Electrical Engineering

Interest in PE/EIT

Interest in LEED

Tools

Revit MEP

Job description

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

Electrical Design Engineer I (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

The following Core Values capture the essence of who we are. We live and breathe them, and they inform everything we do.

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

Key Responsibilities

As an entry-level Electrical Engineer/Designer I at Interface, your responsibilities will include, (but may not be limited to):

• Preliminary electrical design and layout.
• Document delivery coordination.
• Preliminary load calculations.
• Researching commercially available equipment.
• Design drafting.
• System design with direction from mentor and/or senior engineer.
• Provide exemplary customer service to internal team members and clients.

Required

What You'll Bring:

• BS, Electrical Engineering.
• 1-3 years’ experience in MEP/AEC building design.
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of building codes.
• Ability to perform multiple functions in multi-deadline changing operations.
• Ability to work effectively within a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Preferred

• Working knowledge of Revit MEP.
• Interest in obtaining PE or EIT.
• Interest in becoming LEED accredited.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.

What You’ll Love

• Competitive P ay: $ 62,236 to $81,857 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—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.