Mechanical Design Engineer II/III (MEP)

Interface Engineering, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

401(k)

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Transportation Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Interface Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer II/III for Chicago, IL, with a hybrid schedule (2 days in-office per week).

You will lead HVAC and related MEP design on multiple projects, collaborating with a nationwide team to deliver high-performance spaces. Qualifications include 2+ years of MEP/AEC design experience and a BSME or equivalent; strong knowledge of HVAC systems across public safety, educational, and commercial sectors; plus familiarity with industry codes and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of MEP/AEC design experience.
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC systems in public safety, educational, and commercial sectors.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards.
• Demonstrated interaction with clients in meetings or presentations.

Responsibilities

• HVAC and plumbing system selection, engineering & design
• Preparation of HVAC drawings, analysis, specifications, and calculations
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Provide oversight of HVAC support staff
• Provide construction administration & site observations related to your projects
• Provide exemplary service to team members and clients

Skills

2+ years MEP/AEC design experience

HVAC knowledge across sectors

Client interaction in meetings

Education

BSME or equivalent experience

Professional Engineering License (preferred)

Tools

IES-VE (preferred)

Job description

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

Mechanical 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 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 Mechanical 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):

• HVAC and plumbing system selection, engineering & design
• Preparation of HVAC drawings, analysis, specifications, and calculations
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Provide oversight of HVAC support staff
• Provide construction administration & site observations related to your projects
• Provide exemplary service to team members and clients

Required

What You'll Bring:

• BSME, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years' MEP/AEC design and consulting experience.
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC systems in public safety, educational, and commercial sectors.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards
• Demonstrated interaction with clients in meetings or presentations

Preferred

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

What You’ll Love

• Competitive Pay: $72,046 to $109,864 ann ual 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—

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.