Senior Electrical Design Engineer I (MEP)

Interface Engineering, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Interface Engineering Inc. in Oakland, CA is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer I (MEP) to lead design efforts on multiple projects within a hybrid work model.

You will manage complex MEP projects, collaborate with clients, and guide design staff, advancing our healthcare, education, and commercial designs.

Qualifications

• BSEE 7+ years' experience in MEP design/consulting.
• Team leadership/management experience.
• Healthcare building design and HCAI compliance experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex MEP projects across multiple industries (Healthcare, Education, Commercial, Biotech, Transportation).
• Perform innovative and complex electrical system design and client consultations.
• Provide guidance to design staff and support overall project management for the MEP team leads.

Skills

MEP design

Project management

Team leadership

Client services

Communication

Education

BSEE or electrical engineering degree

Tools

CAD

REVIT

Job description

Join a People-First, Employee-Owned Firm That’s Redefining Flexibility and Growth Senior Electrical Design Engineer I (MEP) – Oakland, CA (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, and 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 Our core values capture the essence of who we are. We live and breathe them, and they inform everything we do. We are: Conscientious. Empowered. Respectful. Resilient. Transformative. Key Responsibilities As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer at Interface, you will be taking ownership as a discipline leader on multiple projects. Your duties will include, but may not be limited to: Managing complex MEP projects across numerous industries: Healthcare, Education, Commercial, Biotech, Transportation, and more. Innovative and complex electrical system design Meeting and consulting with clients Providing guidance to design staff Supporting overall project management to our MEP team leaders. Required What You\'ll Bring: BSEE 7+ years' experience in MEP design/consulting Team leadership/management experience Project Management Experience in the MEP space Healthcare building design and HCAI compliance experience High-energy client services skills Excellent communication ability Complete understanding of building codes Thorough design system knowledge Preferred A Professional Engineering License (or equivalent experience) PMP Certification LEED Accreditation Experience with CAD and REVIT What You\'ll Love Competitive Pay: $111,147 to $ 138,516 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.