Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary

CMTA, a Legence company, is looking for an entry‑level Mechanical Engineer to help in our Energy Solutions offices in Louisville KY
, Fairfax VA and Richmond VA
. The Energy Solutions division of CMTA is the fastest growing division of our large and growing company. The successful candidate is typically a self‑motivated individual that thrives on helping clients and has the technical background to be involved and lead all phases of our work. Although this position is for the performance contracting division of our company, we have found that engineers with strong backgrounds in HVAC design and commissioning can easily make the transition to become an energy engineer within our Energy Solutions group.

The Mechanical Engineer supports all aspects of performance contracts for our clients, from conception to completion, and helps throughout all phases. In addition to technical skills, this role plays a key part in developing new opportunities, presenting to clients, and contributing to CMTA’s outstanding culture.

• Help develop and present project opportunities to potential clients
• Support client meetings, industry events, and proposal development
• Project development including site visits, audits, and energy calculations
• Engineering design review of drawings and specifications
• Support the bidding process to ensure quality and competitive outcomes
• Help facilitate the contract administration process
• Work with the construction manager to ensure a smooth construction period
• Commission installed systems to validate performance
• Support the client through the warranty phase as needed
• Work with our Measurement & Verification (M&V) professional to develop M&V reports

• Minimum 0-3 years of experience with an Energy Services company OR a consulting engineering/commissioning firm is preferred.

• Management
• Construction
• Energy
• HVAC Design
• Auditing
• Consulting
• Mechanical Engineering

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline

• Fairfax VA: $75,000 - $95,000. Eligible for an annual performance‑based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.
• Richmond VA: $65,000 - $80,000. Eligible for an annual performance‑based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.

• 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.

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

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Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based on 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.

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