Senior Mechanical Engineer

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 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years of experience in Consulting Engineering for our Boston, Framingham, and Waltham office. 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.

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

Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000. 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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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

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Employment Eligibility

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

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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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Job Details

Pay Type Salary

Education Level Bachelor's Degree

Hiring Min Rate 130,000 USD

Hiring Max Rate 150,000 USD