Plumbing Engineer

Overview

CMTA, a Legence Company, is a fast-growing engineering firm with nationally recognized expertise in sustainable, high-performance building engineering. We are a collaborative, innovative, and energetic team that uses a data-driven, holistic approach to consulting engineering, performance contracting, and zero energy projects. We seek engineers whose skills and personalities drive them to excel, fostering a workplace that provides growth and career opportunities.

CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking a Plumbing Engineer with 3+ years of experience in plumbing design and engineering. This person will work closely with our plumbing engineering team on energy‑efficient projects for various clients. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual with a technical background who thrives on resolving challenges, assisting clients, and being involved in all phases of a project.

This is an onsite position located in our Cincinnati office.

• Layout and design for plumbing in construction projects
• Performing flow tests and engineering calculations
• Determine preliminary fire/domestic water requirements for various building types
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics
• Reviewing and marking up others drawings
• Generating electronic responses to questions and reviews
• Attending meetings with owners, clients, and architects
• Providing guidance and mentoring to staff engineers on appropriate design
• Reviewing contractor submittals and shop drawings to determine conformance with contract documents and applicable codes
• Evaluating, selecting and applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and calculations to perform equipment research, piping layout, and pipe sizing
• Conferencing with other engineers and personnel to implement operating procedures; resolve system deficiencies and provide technical information
• Researching and analyzing client design proposal specifications, manuals, and other criteria to evaluate feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements
• Specifying system components or directing modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance
• Developing client relations through feedback to design engineers on customer concerns and needs

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering required
• 3+ years of plumbing design experience
• Strong experience with MEP design and HVAC systems
• Proficiency in Revit
• Experience in project management and direct client interactions

Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long-term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index among its clients.

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
• Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)
• Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

Reasonable Accommodations
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Employment Eligibility
Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws.