MEP Design | Restaurant Projects | Remote | Full time preferred, contract considered
About AEP America
AEP America is a development services firm offering architecture, engineering, and preconstruction services to restaurant and retail brands across the United States. We specialize in tenant finish-outs, ground-up projects, and multi-site rollouts. Our team is known for delivering accurate, well-coordinated drawings at speed, with a strong emphasis on clarity, consistency, and responsiveness.
Development and construction teams rely on AEP America to guide their projects through the development process with precision and care. Our team brings an ownership mentality to every project, and we hold ourselves accountable to a high standard of performance, communication, and professionalism.
Our Purpose: We help teams build better, faster, and smarter, while shaping the future of development.
About the Role
We're looking for a Senior MEP Designer to produce mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings for commercial restaurant and retail projects. You'll work in Revit and AutoCAD to turn project requirements and engineer direction into clean, accurate, code-compliant construction documents.
This role is ideal for an experienced designer who knows restaurant MEP inside and out, takes pride in detailed work, and thrives on a responsive, collaborative remote team.
Key Responsibilities
Produce MEP construction documents in Revit and AutoCAD for tenant finish-outs, ground-up projects, remodels, and second-generation spaces
Develop accurate plans, schedules, details, and riser diagrams for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
Coordinate with architects, engineers, and project managers to deliver integrated, well-coordinated drawing sets
Apply knowledge of applicable codes (IMC, IECC, NEC, IPC, etc.) to produce code-compliant documents
Incorporate redlines and engineer markups quickly and accurately
Revise drawings in response to permit and plan review comments, under engineer direction
Manage multiple projects at once while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality
Respond promptly to team requests and keep project status clear and up to date
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience producing MEP drawings for restaurant and/or retail projects in the U.S.
Strong proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
Working knowledge of U.S. codes and standards (IMC, IECC, NEC, IPC, etc.)
Familiarity with commercial kitchen MEP needs, such as hoods, kitchen equipment connections, grease interceptors, and walk-in coolers
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, consistent drawings
Highly responsive, with clear and timely communication
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively on a remote team
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with franchise development projects (e.g., Wingstop, Jersey Mike's Subs, etc.)
Experience with multi-site rollouts and prototype-based drawing sets
Experience using Bluebeam for markups and review
Software & Tools
Revit
AutoCAD
Bluebeam
Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets)
Zoho (Projects, WorkDrive, CRM, Cliq; training provided)
Zoom
Compensation
$75,000 to $105,000 annually, depending on experience and skill level
Open to contract or full time for the right person
Full workload with consistent project volume
Flexible hours and remote work structure
Why Work with AEP America?
Work from anywhere with a team that delivers nationwide
Join a growing firm with excellent clients and high standards
Be part of a team that values quality, speed, and honest communication
A positive and supportive work environment
Join a firm delivering over 100 MEP projects annually