Senior Associate, Electrical

CMTA, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Health & Welfare Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Non-accrual Vacation

Reimbursed Business Travel Expenses

Job summary

CMTA, Inc., located in Los Angeles, is seeking a skilled Electrical Senior Associate to manage all electrical design activities and client interactions for various projects. You'll be accountable for project delivery and lead a team throughout the project's phases.

The ideal candidate has over 13 years of MEP design experience and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering. Join a company recognized for its collaborative culture and competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of design experience as an Electrical Engineer in MEP.
• 6+ years of Project Management experience preferred.
• Experience independently leading projects and strong understanding of project budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Electrical design activities on various projects.
• Lead client interactions and ensure satisfaction.
• Oversee project budgets and resource utilization.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Client interaction

AutoCAD

REVIT

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

CMTA (formerly AMA Group), a Legence Company

CMTA is one of the fastest-growing engineering firms in the U.S., known for sustainable, high-performance building systems and complex MEP/FP delivery. Through AMA’s design expertise in media, broadcast, and production facilities—and CMTA’s national portfolio in education, healthcare, and zero-energy projects—we pair deep technical craft with an innovative, collaborative culture that accelerates careers.

CMTA, formerly known as AMA Group, is seeking an experienced Electrical Senior Associate who is strong with electrical design. This role will manage all Electrical design activities and aspects on our various projects, be client‑interfacing, responsible for all parts of project delivery, involved technically, and responsible for leading and managing all internal resources on each project. Strong electrical design and project management skills are a bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Focus on client interactions and meet the client’s expectations for electrical projects
• Be responsible for all facets of product delivery to clients and be accountable for client satisfaction
• Lead the planning, interpreting, organizing, scheduling, and managing projects through all phases of development
• Establish and monitor the budget, manage the project team, and prepare schedules to ensure efficient use of resources
• Oversee design development, production of working drawings, and construction administration on projects
• Maintain an overview of the project’s workload and commitments to successfully meet deadlines and balance resource utilization
• Act as Senior Designer on projects when necessary
• Lead and manage 1‑2 direct reports

Desired Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering required; PE highly preferred
• 13+ years of design experience as an Electrical Engineer in MEP
• 6+ years of Project Management experience preferred but not required
• Experience independently leading projects; strong understanding of project budgeting and preparation of proposals
• Experience mentoring less experienced engineers and providing engineering and design direction
• Excellent client‑facing and communication skills, with experience presenting to clients, end users, architects, contractors, and other consultants
• Expert understanding of the construction process and interpretation of construction drawings
• AutoCAD and REVIT proficiency

Employee Experience

People are at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to a diverse, inclusive culture where employees thrive—individually and as a team—with development, wellness, and day‑to‑day experience front and center. We offer competitive benefits and a collaborative, fun work environment. Our team was named “Best Engineering Firm to Work” for 2024, 2025, and 2026.

Benefits Overview

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Match contributions dollar‑for‑dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer‑provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer‑provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at $50K with option for voluntary buy‑up.
• Time Off: Flexible non‑accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.
• Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

Employment Eligibility

Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Pay Disclosure & Considerations

Where pay ranges are indicated, a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based on relevant job‑related factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non‑merit‑based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. EEO is the Law.