Mechanical Engineer - CMTA Energy Solutions

CMTA, Inc.; Fairfax, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to support the Energy Solutions offices across multiple regions, including Fairfax, Richmond, Baltimore, Boston, and California. The role emphasizes hands-on project development, site visits, and energy calculations from conception to completion.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, up to 3 years of related experience, and a drive to grow in performance contracting, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar discipline.
• 0–3 years of experience in energy services or related engineering fields.
• Strong design, auditing, and commissioning capabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present project opportunities to clients.
• Support meetings, events, and proposal development.
• Perform site visits, audits, and energy calculations.
• Review drawings and specifications for engineering quality.
• Support bidding processes and contract administration.
• Collaborate with CMTA teams to ensure successful execution.

Skills

Management

Construction

Engineering Design

Energy

HVAC Design

Auditing

Commissioning

Consulting

Mechanical Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary:
CMTA, a Legence company, is looking for an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to help in our Energy Solutions offices in the following regions:

1. Baltimore MD
2. Fairfax VA
3. Richmond VA
4. Boston MA
5. California

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. Below are some of the duties included:

• 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

Required Experience:

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

Desired Skills:

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

Level of Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline

Base Salary Range: Fairfax VA, Baltimore MD, California and Boston, MA - $75,000 - $90,000. 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: Richmond VA - $65,000 - $80,000. 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

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