Plumbing Design Engineer II/III (MEP)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Robust Benefits

Generous PTO

Career Development

Job summary

Interface Engineering Inc. is seeking a Plumbing Design Engineer II/III (MEP) for Chicago, IL, in a hybrid role. You will lead as a discipline lead on multiple projects, directing plumbing design and coordinating with a skilled team under a 100% employee-owned culture.

Requirements include a BS degree and 2+ years of MEP plumbing design/consulting experience, with knowledge of IPC/UPC/IBC standards. Preferred PE license, LEED, and REVIT proficiency.

Qualifications

• BS Degree required; 2+ years’ experience in MEP plumbing design/consulting.
• Working knowledge of IPC/UPC and IBC standards.
• Professional Engineer license or CPD certification preferred.
• LEED Accreditation preferred.
• Autodesk REVIT knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own plumbing system selection, engineering & design across projects.
• Prepare plumbing drawings, sketches, analyses, specifications, and calculations.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication with team and clients.
• Provide management and oversight of plumbing staff and aligns with project goals.
• Perform construction administration and site observations.
• Deliver exemplary service and support to team members and clients.

Skills

MEP plumbing design

IPC/UPC/IBC standards

Communication skills

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.

What You’ll Bring:

Required:

• 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

Ready to grow with us?

If you are 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.

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