Mechanical Engineer, Sustainable Building Design

CMTA, Inc; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

CMTA, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design HVAC and related systems for education, healthcare, and government projects. You’ll collaborate with clients and a team of engineers from concept through construction, delivering high-performance, energy-conscious designs.

Ideal candidates bring a 3+ year track record, Revit/AutoCAD proficiency, and a passion for sustainable building practices. EIT and relevant project experience are required, with opportunities for growth and certification.

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 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 to ensure code compliance and design integrity.
• Support performance contracting projects that deliver measurable energy savings.
• Stay on the leading edge of sustainable design, integrating LEED or Green Globes.

Skills

HVAC design

Revit

AutoCAD

Energy modeling

Client collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Trane Trace

IES VE

Navisworks

MS Office

Job description

CMTA, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design HVAC and related systems for education, healthcare, and government projects. You’ll collaborate with clients and a team of engineers from concept through construction, delivering high-performance, energy-conscious designs.

Ideal candidates bring a 3+ year track record, Revit/AutoCAD proficiency, and a passion for sustainable building practices. EIT and relevant project experience are required, with opportunities for growth and certification.