Associate, Mechanical

C M T A Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Health & Welfare Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Time Off

Expenses reimbursed

Job summary

C M T A Inc is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer in New York to lead various engineering projects and provide technical leadership. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of mechanical engineering experience and be skilled in AutoCAD and Revit.

This role involves managing project teams, overseeing design development, and ensuring client satisfaction. C M T A offers comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) match and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in mechanical engineering, field experience required.
• People management experience is highly preferred.
• Expert knowledge of building codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead daily team activities with design teams.
• Manage projects through all phases of development.
• Build relationships with design teams and clients.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Building codes and standards

Construction process interpretation

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

New York, 825 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM

CMTA (formerly AMA Group), a Legence company CMTA is one of the fastest-growing engineering firms in the U.S., known for sustainable, high-performance building systems and complex MEP/FP delivery. Through AMA’s design expertise in media, broadcast, and production facilities—and CMTA’s national portfolio in education, healthcare, and zero-energy projects—we pair deep technical craft with an innovative, collaborative culture that accelerates careers.

CMTA, formerly known as AMA Group, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer who will be responsible for overseeing and managing a range of projects, both large and small, with a focus on providing technical leadership in mechanical design. As part of this role, you will act as the face of AMA during all interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other members of the project team. This position is a first-level project team manager, and you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the activities of a team. Due to the diverse range of project types and sizes, you may at times be accountable for individual technical design.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead daily team activities with inside and outside design team members
• Advance the design of the project with those you supervise
• Become responsible for managing projects through all phases of development
• Receive technical guidance on unusual or complex projects
• Learn and understand contract terms and the scope of service
• Responsible for all facets of product delivery to assigned clients and share accountability for satisfaction
• Manage a significant amount of work as a project manager and be responsible for several projects
• Build relationships with the design team and/or clients
• Respond to requests from clients and communicate information on time to strengthen trust in your advisor
• Work with the Group Leader to inform, manage, and meet project schedules

Desired Skills and Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience in mechanical engineering; field experience required; people management experience highly preferred
• Expert knowledge of building codes and standards, engineering drafting standards, mechanical engineering standards, and other trades
• Expert understanding of the construction process and interpretation of construction drawings
• Expert knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit
• Experience managing and assisting in managing project teams

Benefits Overview

• 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 50K coverage amount with option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage
• Time Off – Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy (for California employees, separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable)
• Expenses – Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy

Reasonable Accommodations

If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us [e-mail] or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.

Employment Eligibility

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. EEO is the Law.