Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (MEP)

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

Competitive pay

Robust benefits

PTO and holidays

Career development

Job summary

Interface Engineering is hiring a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (MEP) in Chicago with a hybrid schedule. You will serve as a discipline lead on multiple projects, owning the HVAC design and coordination across teams, while maintaining client communications.

We require a BS in mechanical engineering and 7+ years of MEP/AEC experience, with Proficiency in Revit and knowledge of applicable codes and standards. This role offers ESOP, competitive pay, and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of MEP/AEC design and consulting experience.
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC systems design for public safety, educational, and commercial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership as a discipline lead on multiple projects.
• Prepare HVAC drawings, analyses, specifications, and calculations.
• Oversee HVAC staff and provide site observations.
• Collaborate with clients and team members to ensure quality outcomes.

Skills

MEP/AEC design

HVAC system design

Client interaction

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoDesk Revit

Job description

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

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (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 ourCollaboration from Homepolicy—giving you the flexibility of a hybrid schedule (at least 2 days/week in-office) 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.

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:

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

Key Responsibilities:

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (MEP)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 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:

Required:

• BS/Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years' MEP/AEC design and consulting experience.
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC systems design in public safety, educational, and commercial sectors.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards.
• Proficiency using AutoDesk Revit.
• 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: $96,687 to$136,919 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—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.

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