Senior Electrical Engineer — Lead Sustainable Building Design

CMTA, Inc.; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Travel reimbursement

Accommodations

Job summary

CMTA, a Legence company, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical system design for high‑performance buildings. You will guide power distribution, lighting, emergency systems, and renewable energy across healthcare, education, and commercial sectors.

You will collaborate with clients, architects, and engineers, oversee design through commissioning, mentor staff, and contribute to project management while upholding sustainability and innovation.

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

Communication

Leadership

Time management

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 system design for high‑performance buildings. You will guide power distribution, lighting, emergency systems, and renewable energy across healthcare, education, and commercial sectors.

You will collaborate with clients, architects, and engineers, oversee design through commissioning, mentor staff, and contribute to project management while upholding sustainability and innovation.