Senior Electrical Engineer — Lead Sustainable Building Design

CMTA, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Health & Welfare Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Time Off

Expenses reimbursed

Reasonable Accommodations

Job summary

CMTA, a Legence company, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and coordination of electrical systems for energy-efficient, high-performance buildings in healthcare, education, and commercial sectors. You will mentor staff, engage clients, and drive sustainability from concept through construction.

You will lead power distribution, lighting, emergency power, UPS, fire alarms, security, communications, and renewable energy systems; oversee design phases, collaborate with architects

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 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.
• Passion for innovation, sustainability, and continuous learning.

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.
• Professionally stamp drawings, prepare affidavits, etc.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Mentorship

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Design software

Job description

CMTA, a Legence company, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and coordination of electrical systems for energy-efficient, high-performance buildings in healthcare, education, and commercial sectors. You will mentor staff, engage clients, and drive sustainability from concept through construction.

You will lead power distribution, lighting, emergency power, UPS, fire alarms, security, communications, and renewable energy systems; oversee design phases, collaborate with architects