Mechanical Engineer - High-Performance Building Design

CMTA, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Health & welfare benefits

Life and disability insurance

Time off

Job summary

CMTA, a Legence Company, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and deliver high-performance building systems across education, healthcare, and government sectors. You’ll collaborate with architects, engineers, and owners to turn concepts into construction-ready designs and support projects from site visits to turnover.

You bring a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering, 3+ years of HVAC design, EIT, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Trane Trace, IES VE, Navisworks, and MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering (or related field).
• 3+ years of experience designing HVAC and mechanical systems
• EIT certification
• 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—you enjoy working with people and solving problems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

EIT certification

Client collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Trane Trace

IES VE

Navisworks

Microsoft Office

Job description

CMTA, a Legence Company, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and deliver high-performance building systems across education, healthcare, and government sectors. You’ll collaborate with architects, engineers, and owners to turn concepts into construction-ready designs and support projects from site visits to turnover.

You bring a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering, 3+ years of HVAC design, EIT, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Trane Trace, IES VE, Navisworks, and MS