Senior Mechanical Engineer - Energy Solutions - CMTA

Wearelegence; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer for their Energy Solutions division in Charlotte, NC. The ideal candidate will lead performance contracts, oversee engineering design, and work closely with clients to ensure high-quality project execution. Strong experience in HVAC design and commissioning is essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Company-paid short and long-term disability

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience with Energy Services company or consulting engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of performance contracts from conception to completion.
• Introduce performance contracting to potential clients.
• Direct engineering design and manage client relations.

Skills

Management

Construction

Energy

HVAC Design

Auditing

Consulting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Energy Solutions - CMTA

CMTA, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM

CMTA, a Legence company

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, competitive, innovative, and energetic group of engineers and team leaders who incorporate a holistic approach towards consulting engineering, performance contracting, and zero energy projects. We focus on finding engineers whose personalities lead them to excellence, and we provide exceptional opportunities for our employees.

CMTA, a Legence company, is looking for an experienced engineer to help in our Charlotte, NC Energy Solutions office. The Energy Solutions division of CMTA is the fastest growing division of our large and growing company. The successful candidate is typically a self-motivated individual that thrives on helping clients and has the technical background to be involved and lead all phases of our work. Although this position is for the performance contracting division of our company, we have found that engineers with strong backgrounds in HVAC design and commissioning can easily make the transition to become an energy engineer within our Energy Solutions group.

The Senior Engineer leads all aspects of performance contracts for our clients, from conception to completion, and serves as the point of contact for the client through all phases. Below are some of the duties that this position includes:

• Introduce and explain performance contracting to potential clients.
• Articulate how and why CMTA is unique in our approach to performance contracting.
• Lead the development phase including site visits, audits, energy calculations, etc.
• Direct the engineering design team producing drawings and specifications.
• Direct the bidding process.
• Develop the final contract with the client.
• Work with construction manager to ensure smooth construction period for the client.
• Direct the commissioning process.
• Be involved during warranty phase as required.
• Work with our M&V professional to develop the first year M&V report.

• Introduce and explain performance contracting to potential clients.
• Articulate how and why CMTA is unique in our approach to performance contracting.
• Lead the development phase including site visits, audits, energy calculations, etc.
• Direct the engineering design team producing drawings and specifications.
• Direct the bidding process.
• Develop the final contract with the client.
• Work with construction manager to ensure smooth construction period for the client.
• Direct the commissioning process.
• Be involved during warranty phase as required.
• Work with our M&V professional to develop the first year M&V report.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience with an Energy Services company OR a consulting engineering/commissioning firm.
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar discipline.

Desired Skills:

• Management
• Construction
• Energy
• HVAC Design
• Auditing
• Consulting

We are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

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About Legence

Legence, aBlackstone Portfolio Company, is North America’s leading, integrated provider of energy efficiency and sustainability solutions for the built environment. Legence improves the performance of buildings, making the spacesthat shape our lives healthier and more sustainable. We specialize in helping clients decrease operating costs, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance occupant well-being and productivity. From advisory servicesand design to construction and ongoing maintenance, we offer a comprehensive suiteof Stackable Solutionsacross the entire building lifecycle. With over a century of experience, we have the expertise to implement high-performing projects with unmatched outcomes, serving industry leaders in mission-critical and other essential sectors such as data centers, semiconductors, life sciences, healthcare, education, and more.

Benefits Overview
Health & Welfare: Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug benefits, company-paid short term and long term disability, basic group life and AD&D, and mental wellness support through Spring Health.
Time Off Benefits: Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
Financial Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan

Reasonable Accommodations

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Pay Disclosure & Considerations
Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.

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CMTA, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America