Electrical Engineer - CMTA

CMTA, 407 Broad Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM

CMTA, a Legence company
CMTA is one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the U.S., with nationally recognized expertise in sustainable, high-performance building engineering. We are a collaborative, innovative, and energetic team that leverages a data-driven, holistic approach to consulting engineering, performance contracting, and zero energy projects. We focus on finding engineers whose skills and personalities drive them to excel, fostering a workplace that provides unparalleled growth and career opportunities.

Job Description
CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking an Electrical Engineer with three or more years of experience in Consulting Engineering. This candidate must have a strong and innovative technical background in Electrical Engineering. This position will work with a team of engineers and other consultants/design team members to design the electrical aspects of energy efficient buildings for various clients as well as complex infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate is a leader and is self-motivated individual who thrives on helping our team and clients be successful.

In your role at CMTA, you will be an Electrical Engineer with design and production responsibilities producing high quality work on small and large projects, a Project Manager with internal and external team responsibilities, a Client Champion by providing excellent, responsive service for our clients and an Employee Advocate by collaborating, teaching, training, growing and mentoring with other staff members while promoting our Core Values.

The position is responsible for designing electrical systems, power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, emergency power, UPS, renewable energy systems, fire alarm system, low-voltage systems/coordination (IT, safety, security, access control), etc. all for the purpose of bidding and construction for various projects. This position will work with a team of engineers to design energy efficient buildings for various clients of CMTA.

Our ideal candidate is typically a self-motivated individual who thrives on helping clients and has a strong technical background. We anticipate they will be involved in all phases of the project. This is an onsite position located at our Chattanooga office.

The position is responsible for designing the electrical systems, power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, emergency power, UPS, and renewable energy systems, for the purpose of bidding and construction for various projects. Additional duties of the position are as follows but not limited:

• Prepare, read, and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Interacting with owners, clients, architects, and contractors as needed with verbal and written communication.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks.
• Confer with other engineers and other personnel to complete project deadlines.
• Apply knowledge of engineering principles and research, design, and evaluate products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet project requirements.
• Design and specify system components to ensure conformance with project goals and requirements.
• Research and analyze clients design requirements, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
• Review contractor submittals (shop drawings, etc.) to determine conformance with contract documents.

• 3+ years of experience with MEP design
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
• FE Registration is preferred with potential for PE registration
• Experience with Revit/AutoCAD

• Electrical Engineering Infrastructure Design
• Construction Administration and Submittals
• Power Distribution and Lighting Systems
• AutoCAD & REVIT

We are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Health & Welfare: Company Paid medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, accident & sickness benefit, basic group life and AD&D, and Employee Assistance Program
Time Off Benefits: Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave
Financial Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan

If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us  or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.

Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job
-related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.