Senior Mechanical Engineer

Posted Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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.

Position Overview

CMTA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 7+ years of experience in consulting engineering. In this role, you will collaborate with a team of engineers to design energy-efficient mechanical systems for buildings across various industries. We’re looking for a self-motivated professional with a strong technical background who enjoys working directly with clients and contributing to all phases of a project. This is an onsite position that will be located in our Chicago office.

Key Responsibilities

• Design HVAC and mechanical systems for energy-efficient buildings
• Manage projects from conception to completion, ensuring compliance with engineering standards
• Leads new project pursuits by providing input on RFPs/RFQs and participating in project interviews and presentations
• Builds and manages strong client relationships while articulating project and design requirements, progress, challenges, and troubleshooting to both clients and technical staff
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and reports
• Leads technical discussions and mechanical workgroups with project stakeholders while designing to meet project objectives
• Provide guidance to staff engineers on best practices for energy-efficient design
• Review contractor submittals (shop drawings, specifications) for compliance with contract documents
• Effectively communicates scope, schedule, and budget to clients, co-workers, and technical teams
• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques and procedures for project tasks
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, manuals, and standards to determine feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements
• Specify system components or modify designs to meet engineering and performance specifications
• Coordinates with all disciplines to integrate work and client requests into design
• Collaborate with engineers and project personnel to resolve design issues and provide technical expertise
• Provide mentoring and leadership to less experienced staff and provide technical reviews of co-workers’ projects

Desired Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering required
• 7+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer designing HVAC systems in consulting engineering
• EIT certification or PE license preferredStrong experience with MEP design and HVAC systems
• Proficiency in Revit
• Experience in project management and direct client interactions

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.

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. EEO is the Law