Team Leader/Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (MEP)

RiseMe; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

Robust Benefits

Generous Time Off

Purpose-Driven Culture

Career Development

Job summary

Interface Engineering Inc. is a nationwide employee-owned firm offering a Collaboration from Home policy with a hybrid schedule (minimum 3 days in-office per week). We seek a Project Manager/Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (MEP) for the National Capital Region to lead multiple projects and coordinate MEP design across disciplines.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage design coordination with architects/owners, and ensure milestones meet budgets and codes. P.E.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of proven experience in MEP design consulting.
• Advanced knowledge of building industry codes and standards.
• LEED Accreditation and REVIT knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Project planning and design: collaborate with architects and owners to develop scope, budget, and timeline.
• Project implementation and management: coordinate stakeholders to achieve milestones, monitor progress and site inspections.
• Quality assurance and documentation: establish QA processes, maintain project docs and conduct audits.
• Team leadership and collaboration: mentor junior engineers, promote communication and knowledge sharing.

Skills

MEP design experience

Building codes knowledge

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical/building services)

Tools

Autodesk REVIT

LEED Accreditation

Job description

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

Project Manager/Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (MEP) – National Capital Region (NCR)

Interface Engineering Inc. (Relocation will be offered for highly qualified candidates.) 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 with 3 days in‑office per week minimum (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) 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, 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

• Conscientious.
• Empowered.
• Respectful.
• Resilient.
• Transformative.

Our Work

Interface Engineering firm is a national firm with 12 offices across the USA, working on both domestic and international commissioning. Projects include Hospitals, Laboratories, Higher Education, Embassies, Corporate Headquarters, Multi‑Family Residential, K‑12, Senior Living, Civic, Cultural, Hospitality, Retail, and Master Planning.

Key Responsibilities

As a Project Manager/Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Interface, you will be taking ownership as a project manager on multiple projects and play an essential role in the consulting, coordination, and completion of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems design. This position involves overseeing the planning and design of MEP systems to ensure they meet project specifications, budgets, building codes, and deadlines. Your duties will include (but may not be limited to):

1. Project planning and design:

• Collaborate with architects, owners, and other engineers to develop project plans, including scope, budget, and timeline.
• Conduct feasibility studies and site assessments to identify potential risks and limitations.
• Assists in the design of our projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.

2. Project Implementation and Management:

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion of project milestones.
• Monitor and track project progress, identify and mitigate any issues or risks that may arise.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure construction activities comply with project plans and quality standards.

3. Quality Assurance and Documentation:

• Develop and implement quality assurance processes to ensure project specifications are met.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to verify compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Prepare and maintain project documents, including progress reports and meeting notes.
• Collaborate with project team to complete post‑construction reviews and lessons learned.

4. Team Leadership and Collaboration:

• Provide guidance and technical support to multi‑discipline project teams.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment by promoting effective communication and knowledge sharing.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, promoting their career growth and success.
• Serves as a subject matter expert, providing technical expertise and guidance during project meetings and presentations.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, preferably mechanical engineering or building services.
• 10+ years of proven experience in MEP design consulting.
• Advanced knowledge of building industry codes and standards.
• Good problem solving and decision‑making skills.
• Attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred

• LEED® Accreditation
• Working Autodesk® REVIT knowledge

What You’ll Love

• Competitive Pay: $114,951 to $159,339 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?

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.

Note: H1‑B visa sponsorship or transfer is not approved for this position.

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