Mechanical Engineer for High-Performance, Sustainable Buildings

Legence; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CMTA in Kentucky is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design HVAC and mechanical systems across education, healthcare, and government sectors. You will lead projects from concept through construction, visiting sites, producing drawings and specs, and providing construction support.

You’ll work with architects and owners to set goals, resolve challenges, ensure code compliance, and advance energy-efficient, performance-driven design, including LEED/Green Globes strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering (or related field).
• 3+ years of experience designing HVAC and mechanical systems.
• EIT certification is required or pending.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Trane Trace, IES VE, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in K-12, higher education, healthcare, or public sector projects.
• Knowledge of building codes, ASHRAE, FGI standards, and energy modeling principles.
• A passion for sustainability, performance-driven design, and client collaboration.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems from concept through construction.
• Develop energy-efficient solutions that exceed client expectations.
• Collaborate on projects from start to finish, including site visits, drawings, specs, and construction support.
• Work with architects, engineers, and owners to define project goals and resolve challenges.
• Review technical documents and submittals for code compliance and design integrity.
• Support performance contracting projects delivering measurable energy savings.
• Stay at the leading edge of sustainable design with LEED or Green Globes.

Skills

HVAC system design

Client collaboration

Sustainability mindset

Project teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

EIT certification

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Trane Trace

IES VE

Navisworks

Microsoft Office

Job description

CMTA in Kentucky is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design HVAC and mechanical systems across education, healthcare, and government sectors. You will lead projects from concept through construction, visiting sites, producing drawings and specs, and providing construction support.

You’ll work with architects and owners to set goals, resolve challenges, ensure code compliance, and advance energy-efficient, performance-driven design, including LEED/Green Globes strategies.