Senior Mechanical Engineer

Legence; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CMTA in Cincinnati is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 7+ years of experience to design energy-efficient HVAC and related systems for diverse buildings. The role involves leading projects from concept through construction, coordinating with clients, owners, and architects, and mentoring junior staff.

You will read blueprints, review submittals, and ensure compliance with codes and standards while applying advanced MEP design knowledge and Revit proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience designing HVAC systems in consulting engineering.
• EIT certification or PE license preferred.
• Strong experience with MEP design and HVAC systems.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Experience in project management and direct client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC and mechanical systems for energy-efficient buildings.
• Manage projects from conception to completion, ensuring compliance with engineering standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and reports.
• Attend meetings with clients, owners, and architects to develop project requirements.
• Provide guidance to staff engineers on best practices for energy-efficient design.
• Review contractor submittals (shop drawings, specifications) for compliance with contract documents.
• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques and procedures for project tasks.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, manuals, and standards to determine feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements.
• Specify system components or modify designs to meet engineering and performance specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers and project personnel to resolve design issues and provide technical expertise.
• Provide mentoring and leadership to less experienced staff and provide technical reviews of co-workers projects.

Skills

HVAC design

MEP design

Project management

Client communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

Job description

Position Overview

CMTA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 7+ years of experience in consulting engineering. In this role, you will collaborate with a team of engineers to design energy-efficient mechanical systems for buildings across various industries. We’re looking for a self-motivated professional with a strong technical background who enjoys working directly with clients and contributing to all phases of a project. This is an onsite position that will be located in our Cincinnati office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design HVAC and mechanical systems for energy-efficient buildings
• Manage projects from conception to completion, ensuring compliance with engineering standards
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and reports
• Attend meetings with clients, owners, and architects to develop project requirements
• Provide guidance to staff engineers on best practices for energy-efficient design
• Review contractor submittals (shop drawings, specifications) for compliance with contract documents
• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques and procedures for project tasks
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, manuals, and standards to determine feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements
• Specify system components or modify designs to meet engineering and performance specifications
• Collaborate with engineers and project personnel to resolve design issues and provide technical expertise
• Provide mentoring and leadership to less experienced staff and provide technical reviews of co-workers projects

Desired Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering required
• 7+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer designing HVAC systems in consulting engineering
• EIT certification or PE license preferred
• Strong experience with MEP design and HVAC systems
• Proficiency in Revit
• Experience in project management and direct client interactions