Plumbing Design Engineer II/III (MEP)

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive pay

Benefits

Paid time off

Volunteer time

Career development

Job summary

Interface Engineering, Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking a Plumbing Design Engineer II/III (MEP) for a hybrid role, combining in-office collaboration with home-based work.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, we offer equity through ESOP and a transparent Pathway to Leadership that supports your growth across projects. In this role you will take ownership as a discipline lead on multiple MEP projects, develop plumbing system designs, prepare drawings and calculations, guide junior staff, and ensure

Qualifications

• BS Degree required.
• 2+ years' experience in MEP plumbing design/consulting.
• Working knowledge of IPC/UPC and IBC standards.

Responsibilities

• Plumbing system selection, engineering & design ownership.
• Preparation of plumbing drawings, sketches, analyses, 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 projects.
• Delivering exemplary service and support to team members and clients.

Skills

MEP plumbing design experience

Education

BS Degree

Tools

Autodesk REVIT

Job description

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

Plumbing 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 are not just engineers—we are 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 will find a workplace with a culture of fun, 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

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

Key Responsibilities

As a Plumbing 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):

• 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.

Required

What You'll Bring:

• BS Degree
• 2+ years' experience in MEP plumbing design/consulting
• Working knowledge of IPC/UPC and IBC standards

Preferred

• A Professional Engineering License, or CPD certification
• LEED Accreditation
• Working Autodesk® REVIT knowledge

What You Will 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

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.