Senior Mechanical Engineer - Energy Solutions

Legence

$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Energy Services or consulting engineering/commissioning firm.
  • Undergraduate degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university.
  • Strong background in HVAC design and commissioning preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in business development and client relationship management.
  • Familiarity with state specific K-12 design-build procurement processes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all aspects of performance contracts from conception to completion.
  • Introduce performance contracting to potential clients, highlighting CMTA's unique solutions.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to encourage repeat business.
  • Participate in business development through client meetings and industry events.
  • Direct the engineering team in developing drawings and specifications.
  • Collaborate to finalize the performance contract with clients and oversee the bidding process.
  • Support clients during the warranty phase and ensure thorough commissioning of projects.

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plan with company match of dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay.
  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Basic life and disability insurance provided by employer, with options for additional coverage.
  • Flexible vacation policy along with paid company holidays.
  • Reimbursement for business travel and related expenses per company policy.
Full Job Description
CMTA, a Legence company, is looking for an experienced Engineer to help expand our reach in new markets. 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 a valuable team member 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 primary point of contact throughout all phases. In addition to technical leadership, this role plays a key part in identifying new opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and contributing to CMTA's business growth. Below are some of the duties included:
  • Introduce and explain performance contracting to potential clients, identifying opportunities where CMTA's solutions can provide long-term value.
  • Articulate how and why CMTA is unique in our approach to performance contracting, reinforcing our value proposition in both technical and financial terms.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships to foster repeat business, referrals, and long-term partnerships.
  • Participate in business development efforts including client meetings, industry events, and proposal development.
  • Lead the development phase including site visits, audits, and energy calculations.
  • Direct the engineering design team in producing drawings and specifications.
  • Direct the bidding process to ensure quality and competitive outcomes.
  • Collaborate with the client to finalize the performance contract.
  • Work with the construction manager to ensure a smooth construction period.
  • Direct the commissioning process to validate performance.
  • Support the client through the warranty phase as needed.
  • Work with our Measurement & Verification (M&V) professional to develop the first-year M&V report.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of state specific K-12 design-build procurement processes, ensuring alignment with state and district requirements.

Required Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with an Energy Services company OR a consulting engineering/commissioning firm.
  • Must have undergrad degree in engineering from ABET accredited university.

Desired Skills:
  • Business Development
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Familiarity with state specific K-12 Design-Build Procurement
  • Management
  • Construction
  • Engineering Design
  • Energy
  • HVAC Design
  • Engineering
  • Auditing
  • Commissioning
  • Consulting

We are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

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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 [redacted] 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.

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