Hybrid Plumbing Design Engineer – ESOP & Growth

Interface Engineering, Inc.; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

ESOP

Benefits package

Paid time off & holidays

Volunteer time & social equity

Career development

Job summary

Interface Engineering Inc. in Portland, OR is seeking a Plumbing Design Engineer II/III (MEP) for a hybrid role. The company offers a 100% employee-owned culture with a hybrid policy (minimum 2 days in-office) and a Pathway to Leadership for career advancement.

The role requires a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, 2+ years of MEP plumbing design/consulting, and knowledge of IPC/UPC and IBC standards. Preferred PE/CPD/LEED and REVIT proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years’ experience in MEP plumbing design/consulting.
• Working knowledge of IPC/UPC and IBC standards.

Responsibilities

• Plumbing system selection, engineering & design.
• Prepare plumbing drawings, sketches, analyses, specifications and calculations.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Provide management and oversight of plumbing support staff.
• Provide construction administration and site observations related to your projects.

Skills

MEP plumbing design

IPC/UPC/IBC knowledge

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk REVIT

Job description

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

Plumbing Design Engineer II/III (MEP) – Portland, OR (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 in-office per week minimum) 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 a Plumbing Engineer/Designer II/III at Interface, you will be taking ownership as a discipline expert on multiple projects. Your duties will include (but may not be limited to):

• Responsibility for plumbing system selection, engineering & design
• Preparation of Plumbing drawings, sketches, analysis, specifications, and calculations
• Demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Providing management and oversight of plumbing support staff
• Providing construction administration & site observations related to your projects.
• Delivering exemplary service and support to team members and clients.
  
  

What You'll Bring

Required :

• Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years’ experience in MEP plumbing design/consulting
• Working knowledge of IPC/UPC and IBC standards
  
  

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD)
• LEED® Accreditation
• Working Autodesk® REVIT knowledge
  
  

What You’ll Love

• Competitive Pay: $70,435 to $104,540 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—apply today 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.