Senior Electrical Design Engineer (MEP)

Interface Engineering, Inc. is a Chicago-based, hybrid workplace where you can lead complex MEP electrical design work while contributing to a purpose-driven culture and long-term employee ownership. This Senior Electrical Design Engineer (MEP) role offers a competitive salary range, a conditional bonus, and strong benefits including 401(k), medical, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance, plus transportation benefits. You’ll also receive generous time off, including PTO, paid holidays, and a company closure to clients from Christmas to New Year’s, along with paid volunteer time and a commitment to social equity.

Responsibilities

• Act as MEP Project Leader for multi-discipline engineers and designers.
• Manage complex MEP projects across industries including Commercial, Medical, Biotech, Education, Transportation, and more.
• Lead innovative and complex electrical system design efforts.
• Meet with and consult clients to support project outcomes.
• Provide guidance to design staff to maintain quality and alignment across deliverables.
• Support overall project management to align with MEP team leaders.

Requirements

• BSEE
• 10+ years of experience in MEP design/consulting
• Team leadership or management experience
• Project Management experience in the MEP space
• High-energy client services skills
• Excellent communication ability
• Complete understanding of building codes
• Thorough knowledge of design systems
• Experience with 3D modeling in Revit and AutoCAD

Technology

• Revit
• AutoCAD

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $96,687 to $150,404 annual salary and conditional bonus
• Employee Ownership: Build equity through an 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 with access to continuous learning opportunities

Preferred

• PE (Professional Engineering License)
• PMP Certification
• LEED Accreditation

Social Equity: Interface is committed to social equity within its walls and communities. The company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other applicable federal or state-protected classifications. Interface supports local business and seeks to partner with small and minority-owned firms on projects, and staff are empowered to design community service programs (for example: clean up beaches, serve meals at shelters, tutor school-aged children) using paid volunteer time.

Please note: H1-B visa sponsorship or transfer is not approved for this position.