Senior MEP Design Lead – Hybrid, Employee-Owned

RiseMe; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee ownership

Robust benefits

Generous time off

Purpose-driven culture

Career development

Job summary

Interface Engineering Inc. in Chicago is seeking an Associate Principal / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (MEP) to lead local MEP design teams, develop client relationships, and oversee HVAC design and calculations. The role blends hands-on leadership with high-impact project delivery.

This 100% employee-owned firm offers a hybrid schedule (2 days in-office weekly), ESOP ownership, robust benefits, and a culture focused on collaboration, growth, and social equity.

Qualifications

• BSME degree and PE preferred; 10+ years in MEP design/consulting.
• Strong leadership and project management experience in MEP space.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and build local MEP design teams.
• Develop and maintain local client relationships (architects/owners).
• Oversee HVAC design, drawings, specifications, and calculations.
• Provide site observations and construction administration.

Skills

BSME

10+ years experience

Team leadership

Project management

High-energy client services

Excellent communication

Building codes knowledge

Design systems knowledge

Education

Professional Engineering License

LEED Accreditation

Tools

IES-VE Knowledge

Job description

Interface Engineering Inc. in Chicago is seeking an Associate Principal / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (MEP) to lead local MEP design teams, develop client relationships, and oversee HVAC design and calculations. The role blends hands-on leadership with high-impact project delivery.

This 100% employee-owned firm offers a hybrid schedule (2 days in-office weekly), ESOP ownership, robust benefits, and a culture focused on collaboration, growth, and social equity.