Senior Mechanical Engineer — High-Performance, Energy-Efficient Systems

CMTA, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health & Welfare Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible vacation

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

CMTA, a Legence Company, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead HVAC and mechanical design across education, healthcare, and government sectors, collaborating with architects, engineers, and clients to shape high‑performing buildings from concept to construction.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience, a PE license, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Trane Trace, IES VE, Navisworks, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Architectural Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience designing HVAC and mechanical systems.
• PE license.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, ASHRAE, FGI standards, and energy modeling principles.
• Experience in K-12, higher education, healthcare, or public sector projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design from concept through construction.
• Develop energy-efficient solutions that exceed client expectations.
• Oversee projects from start to finish, including site visits, drawings, specs, and construction support.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and owners to define project goals and resolve challenges.
• Review technical documents and contractor submittals to ensure code compliance and design integrity.
• Guide and mentor junior staff, providing leadership and best practices.
• Support performance contracting projects that deliver measurable energy savings.
• Stay at the leading edge of sustainable design, integrating LEED or Green Globes where applicable.

Skills

HVAC design

Project leadership

Mentoring

Building codes knowledge

Education

PE license

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Trane Trace

IES VE

Navisworks

MS Office

Job description

CMTA, a Legence Company, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead HVAC and mechanical design across education, healthcare, and government sectors, collaborating with architects, engineers, and clients to shape high‑performing buildings from concept to construction.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience, a PE license, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Trane Trace, IES VE, Navisworks, and MS Office.