Senior Mechanical Engineer

CMTA, Inc.; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Health & Welfare Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible non‑accrual vacation

Job summary

CMTA, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Columbus, Ohio. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in consulting engineering, with a strong background in designing energy-efficient mechanical systems. In this role, you will manage projects from conception to completion, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and collaborating closely with clients.

Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering, proficiency in Revit, and a passion for innovative design. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and flexible vacation policies.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC and mechanical systems for energy‑efficient buildings.
• Manage projects from conception to completion, ensuring compliance with engineering standards.
• Provide guidance to staff engineers on best practices for energy‑efficient design.

Skills

HVAC design

Mechanical engineering

Project management

Client interaction

Revit proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

Job description

CMTA is one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the U.S., with nationally recognized expertise in sustainable, high-performance building engineering. We are a collaborative, innovative, and energetic team that leverages a data‑driven, holistic approach to consulting engineering, performance contracting, and zero energy projects. We focus on finding engineers whose skills and personalities drive them to excel, fostering a workplace that provides unparalleled growth and career opportunities.

Position Overview

CMTA, a Legence company, 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 Columbus 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

Benefits Overview

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently 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 coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.