Mechanical Engineer - Sustainable Building Systems

CMTA, Inc.; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

Vacation time/off policy

Travel expense reimbursement

Job summary

CMTA, a Legence Company, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design high-performance building systems across education, healthcare, and government sectors. You will collaborate with top engineers, engage directly with clients, and contribute to projects that impact communities.

You will design and optimize HVAC systems, work from concept to construction, and contribute to sustainable, energy-efficient solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years designing HVAC and mechanical systems.
• An EIT certification is required.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Trane Trace, IES VE, Navisworks, and MS Office.
• Experience on K-12, higher education, healthcare, or public sector projects.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, ASHRAE, FGI, and energy modeling principles.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems from concept through construction.
• Develop energy-efficient solutions exceeding 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 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, integrating LEED or Green Globes.

Skills

HVAC design expertise

Project collaboration

Communication

Sustainability mindset

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 high-performance building systems across education, healthcare, and government sectors. You will collaborate with top engineers, engage directly with clients, and contribute to projects that impact communities.

You will design and optimize HVAC systems, work from concept to construction, and contribute to sustainable, energy-efficient solutions.