Senior Mechanical Engineer - Sustainable Building Design Lead

CMTA, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Health & Welfare Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

CMTA, a Legence Company, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Lexington, KY to lead HVAC and mechanical design across education, healthcare, and government sectors. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and owners, guiding projects from concept through construction while delivering energy-efficient, code-compliant solutions.

You bring a PE license, a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering, 7+ years of relevant experience, and a passion for sustainable,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience designing HVAC and mechanical systems.
• PE license or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, ASHRAE, FGI standards, and energy modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design from concept through construction.
• Develop energy-efficient, code-compliant solutions.
• Oversee projects from start to finish including site visits, drawings, specs, and construction support.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and owners to define goals and resolve challenges.
• Review technical documents and submittals to ensure compliance and design integrity.
• Guide and mentor junior staff and share best practices.
• Support performance contracting projects delivering measurable energy savings.
• Stay current with sustainable design practices (LEED, Green Globes).

Skills

Mechanical design leadership

Mentoring others

Client collaboration

Energy efficiency focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Trane Trace

IES VE

Navisworks

Microsoft Office

Job description

CMTA, a Legence Company, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Lexington, KY to lead HVAC and mechanical design across education, healthcare, and government sectors. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and owners, guiding projects from concept through construction while delivering energy-efficient, code-compliant solutions.

You bring a PE license, a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering, 7+ years of relevant experience, and a passion for sustainable,