Senior Electrical Engineer — Lead High-Performance Building

CMTA, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health & welfare benefits

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Travel reimbursement

Accommodations during application

Job summary

CMTA, a Legence Company, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical systems design for high-performance buildings—healthcare, education, and commercial sectors. You’ll guide projects from concept through construction, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with clients, architects, and engineers to ensure code compliance and sustainable outcomes.

You will bring 7+ years in MEP design, a PE preferred, and strong skills in Revit and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in MEP design (Healthcare, K-12, Higher Ed, or Commercial projects preferred).
• PE license preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and applicable design software.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, energy codes, ANSI/TIA, BICSI, and electrical design standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of electrical systems: power distribution, lighting, emergency power, UPS, fire alarms, security, communications, and renewable energy systems.
• Oversee all project phases from design and documentation to bidding, construction, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, and engineers to ensure seamless integration and code compliance.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior engineers.
• Review submittals, conduct site visits, and support construction administration.
• Contribute to project management and business development efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

CMTA, a Legence Company, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical systems design for high-performance buildings—healthcare, education, and commercial sectors. You’ll guide projects from concept through construction, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with clients, architects, and engineers to ensure code compliance and sustainable outcomes.

You will bring 7+ years in MEP design, a PE preferred, and strong skills in Revit and AutoCAD.