Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Lafayette, CA, USA
Hybrid
150K-190K Annually
Senior level
Professional Services • Energy • Industrial
The Role
Designs energy-efficient HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems for buildings through all project phases. Manages projects, interprets technical drawings, attends client and architect meetings, guides staff engineers, reviews contractor submittals, evaluates system components, researches design feasibility and costs, and resolves technical issues. Requires extensive consulting engineering experience, mechanical systems expertise, client interaction, and proficiency with AutoCAD or Revit.
Summary Generated by Built In

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, 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.

CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years of experience in Consulting Engineering. This position will work with a team of engineers to design the mechanical aspects of energy efficient buildings for various clients. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual who thrives on helping clients and has a technical background. We hope they will be involved in all phases of the project.
 
Salary:
$150,000 - $190,000 (dependent on experience). 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.
 
Work Schedule: Hybrid — 3 days in-office, 2 days remote

Desired Experience:
  • 10+ years of experience as a mechanical engineer
  • EIT or PE Certificate
  • Project Management
  • Interfacing with clients
  • Cooling and heating plants
  • MEP Design
  • Revit/AutoCAD
The position is responsible for managing projects, being involved in the design of the heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and plumbing systems of buildings for the purpose of bidding and construction. Additional duties of the position are as follows:
  • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated response
  • Attend meetings with owners, clients, or architects as needed
  • Provide guidance to staff engineers as to the appropriate energy efficient designs to be implemented in various projects
  • Review contractor submittals (shop drawings, etc.) to determine conformance with contract documents.
  • Evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks
  • Confer with other engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
  • Research and analyze customer design proposals specification, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications
  • Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications
  • Research, design, and evaluate mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet requirements, apply knowledge of engineering principles
  • Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems and needs
Desired Skills:
  • Plumbing
  • Construction
  • Energy
  • Heating
  • Engineering
  • Design
  • Air Conditioning
  • Submittals
  • AutoCAD/Revit
Desired Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

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About Legence
Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long-term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index among its clients.

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.

Reasonable Accommodations
If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.

Employment Eligibility
Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer
Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence.

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. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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.

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Skills Required

  • 10+ years of experience as a mechanical engineer
  • Experience in consulting engineering
  • EIT or PE certificate
  • Project management experience
  • Experience interfacing with clients
  • Experience with cooling and heating plants
  • MEP design experience
  • Experience with Revit or AutoCAD
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Plumbing experience
  • Construction experience
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The Company
HQ: Prospect, KY
11,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1914

What We Do

Legence is a building-performance services provider focused on mission-critical and high-performance facilities. It provides engineering and consulting, installation, and maintenance, including the design, fabrication, and installation of HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. Its work improves building energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability, and includes design and performance solutions for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings across complex facilities.

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