Senior Project Development Engineer (Federal) - CMTA Energy Solutions

Senior Project Development Engineer (Federal) - CMTA Energy Solutions

CMTA, 161 Worcester Road, Framingham, Massachusetts, United States of America

CMTA, 1200 Steuart ST, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America

Boston, MA, USA

CMTA, 315 W. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America

CMTA, 3060 Williams Drive, Fairfax, Virginia, United States of America

CMTA, 3470 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, California, United States of America

Posted Monday, July 27, 2026 at 7:00 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 Summary: CMTA, a Legence company, is looking for a Senior Project Development Engineer in the federal market to help in our Energy Solutions offices. 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 a strong technical background.

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.

Below are some of the duties that this position includes:

• Introduce and explain performance contracting to potential clients.
• Articulate how and why CMTA is unique in our approach to performance contracting.
• Lead the development phase including site visits, audits, energy calculations, etc.
• Direct the engineering design team producing drawings and specifications.
• Direct the bidding process.
• Develop the final contract with the client.
• Work with construction manager to ensure smooth construction period for the client.
• Direct the commissioning process.
• Be involved during warranty phase as required.
• Work with our M&V professional to develop the first year M&V report.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience with an Energy Services company OR a consulting engineering/commissioning firm in the federal market.
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar discipline.

Desired Skills/Experience Related to the Federal Market:

• Familiarity with the DOE and/or Army Corps of Engineers IDIQ contract requirements.
• Meeting cyber security requirements by DOD and other federal agencies.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Unified Facility Guide criteria (UFGC) and Specifications (UFGS) for DoD.
• Knowledge of building Utility Management and Control Systems (UMCS) and their operation.
• Experience with building simulation and bin spreadsheet modeling of ECMs and calibrating analysis to the utility baseline.
• Familiarity with building energy systems including HVAC, building automation systems, lighting, building envelope, and domestic water systems.
• Microgrid and energy security.
• Central steam plants.
• Cogeneration.

Desired

Skills:

• Management
• Construction
• Energy
• HVAC Design
• Auditing
• Measurement and Verification
• Consulting

Base Salary Range: Richmond VA - $100,000 - $130,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performance‑based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.

Base Salary Range: Fairfax VA, CA, MA, MD -$115,000 - $150,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performance‑based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.

We are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

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