Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical

Legence; Madison, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

CMTA (formerly AMA Group) is seeking a Senior Project Engineer, Mechanical, to design mechanical systems and lead projects across healthcare, labs, high-rise offices, and other commercial and institutional facilities. This hands-on role involves leading client interactions, coordinating with contractors and architects, and delivering compliant, energy-efficient designs.

This position requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5–9 years of mechanical design experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering required; PE highly preferred.
• 5–9 years of experience in mechanical system design; field experience is required.
• Knowledge of building codes and standards, drafting standards, and related trades.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and manage the design process.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems for buildings and facilities across diverse project types.
• Lead projects and represent CMTA with clients, contractors, and architects.
• Prepare basis-of-design docs and respond to client comments; implement design changes in CAD tools.
• Perform design load calculations and equipment selections.
• Develop energy-efficient systems and support LEED and other rating systems compliance.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure project success.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Building codes understanding

Interpret construction drawings

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

CMTA, formerly known as AMA Group, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer, Mechanical, who will be responsible for designing mechanical systems and ensuring projects are completed successfully on a range of both small and large projects. This is a hands‑on role that will be given the opportunity to lead projects and represent AMA in all interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Exercise judgment in evaluating, selecting, and applying standard design engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on a variety of projects to include, but not limited to, buildings and facilities, including hospitals, laboratories, high‑rise residential and high‑rise offices, media, and other commercial and institutional projects, in compliance with state, National, and local municipality building codes
• Select and specify equipment, including pumps, heat exchangers, boilers, cooling towers, chillers, air handlers, and fans, for residential buildings with heat pumps, VRF/VRV, and PTAC systems
• Assist in the preparation of basis‑of‑design descriptions, responses to client comments, and other project‑related documentation. Incorporate design changes using AutoCAD and Revit software
• Perform design load calculations, equipment selections, and mechanical system design
• Design energy‑efficient systems that set the standards for building system design, perform COMCheck, and provide credit documentation for LEED and other building rating systems design and compliance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s in Engineering required; PE highly preferred
• 5 - 9 years of experience in mechanical system design; field experience is required
• Working knowledge of building codes and standards, engineering drafting standards, mechanical engineering standards, and other trades
• Understanding of the construction process and ability to interpret construction drawings
• AutoCAD and REVIT proficiency

Salary Range: $85,000 - $110,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performance‑based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.

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