Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical

CMTA (formerly AMA Group), a Legence company, is one of the fastest-growing engineering firms in the U.S., known for sustainable, high-performance building systems and complex MEP/FP delivery.

CMTA, formerly known as AMA Group, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer, Mechanical, who will be responsible for designing mechanical systems and ensuring projects are completed successfully on a range of both small and large projects. This is a hands‑on role that will be given the opportunity to lead projects and represent AMA 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 to include, but not limited to, buildings and facilities, including hospitals, laboratories, high-rise residential and high-rise offices, media, and other commercial and institutional projects, in compliance with state, National, and local municipality 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 the preparation of basis-of-design descriptions, responses 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; PE 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: 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

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