Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Socket.dev; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Employee Ownership

Robust Benefits

Paid Time Off

Purpose-Driven Culture

Career Development

Job summary

Interface Engineering Inc. in Oakland, CA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (MEP) to join our hybrid team.

You’ll lead HVAC design, provide drawings, analyses, and coordination for public safety, educational, and commercial projects, while guiding junior staff and interfacing with clients. As a 100% employee-owned firm with ESOP and a collaborative culture, we offer pathways to leadership, growth opportunities, and a strong commitment to work-life balance, flexible hybrid

Qualifications

• BS/Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ 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

Responsibilities

• HVAC 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

MEP design

Client communication

Codes & standards

HVAC systems knowledge

Professional Engineer (PE)

LEED Accreditation

IES-VE knowledge

Education

BS/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

IES-VE

Job description

Join a People-First, Employee-Owned Firm That's Redefining Flexibility and Growth Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (MEP) - Oakland, CA (Hybrid)

Interface Engineering Inc. (Relocation will be considered for this position.) 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 ourCollaboration 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. OurPathway 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:

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

Key Responsibilities:

• HVAC 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.

What You'll Bring:

• BS/Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ 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

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

What You'll Love

• Competitive Pay: $111,147 to $178,698 annualsalary 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 - 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.