Mechanical Engineer - Energy-Efficient HVAC & Client Lead

Legence; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with company match

Health, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Travel expenses reimbursed

Job summary

CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of consulting engineering experience to design energy-efficient HVAC systems for diverse building projects. This onsite role is based in the Austin, TX office and involves direct client engagement, project leadership, and collaboration with a team of engineers.

You will contribute to all project phases, mentor junior staff, and ensure designs meet performance specifications while leveraging energy-saving approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering required.
• 5+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer designing HVAC systems in consulting engineering.
• EIT certification or PE license preferred.
• Strong experience with MEP design and HVAC systems.
• Experience in project management and direct client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC and mechanical systems for energy-efficient buildings.
• Manage projects from conception to completion, ensuring compliance with engineering standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and reports.
• Attend meetings with clients, owners, and architects to develop project requirements.
• Provide guidance to staff engineers on best practices for energy-efficient design.
• Review contractor submittals (shop drawings, specifications) for compliance with contract documents.
• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques and procedures for project tasks.
• Collaborate with engineers and project personnel to resolve design issues and provide technical expertise.
• Provide mentoring and leadership to less experienced staff and provide technical reviews of co-workers projects.

Skills

HVAC design

Project management

Client communication

Revit

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

Job description

CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of consulting engineering experience to design energy-efficient HVAC systems for diverse building projects. This onsite role is based in the Austin, TX office and involves direct client engagement, project leadership, and collaboration with a team of engineers.

You will contribute to all project phases, mentor junior staff, and ensure designs meet performance specifications while leveraging energy-saving approaches.