Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical

Senior Project Engineer, Mechanical

CMTA is seeking a Senior Project Engineer, Mechanical, who will design mechanical systems and ensure project success on a range of small and large projects. This hands‑on role offers the opportunity to lead projects and represent CMTA in all interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members.

• Exercise judgment in evaluating, selecting, and applying standard design engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on a variety of projects, including buildings and facilities such as hospitals, laboratories, high‑rise residential and offices, media, and other commercial and institutional projects, in compliance with state, national, and local building codes.
• Select and specify equipment, including pumps, heat exchangers, boilers, cooling towers, chillers, air handlers, and fans, for residential buildings with heat pumps, VRF/VRV, and PTAC systems.
• Assist in preparing basis‑of‑design descriptions, responding to client comments, and other project‑related documentation; incorporate design changes using AutoCAD and Revit software.
• Perform design load calculations, equipment selections, and mechanical system design.
• Design energy‑efficient systems that set the standards for building system design, perform COMCheck, and provide credit documentation for LEED and other building rating systems design and compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s in Engineering required;
  Professional Engineer license highly preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in mechanical system design; field experience is required.
• Working knowledge of building codes and standards, engineering drafting standards, mechanical engineering standards, and other trades.
• Understanding of the construction process and ability to interpret construction drawings.
• AutoCAD and Revit proficiency.

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: 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 $50,000 with option for voluntary buy‑up.
• 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.

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

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Pay Type:

Salary

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree

Hiring Min Rate: $85,000 USD

Hiring Max Rate: $110,000 USD