Senior Electrical Engineer - CMTA
CMTA, 407 Broad Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States of AmericaReq #2237
Friday, April 18, 2025
CMTA, a Legence company
CMTA (https://www.cmta.com/) 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, competitive, innovative, and energetic group of engineers and team leaders who incorporate a holistic approach towards consulting engineering, performance contracting, and zero energy projects. We focus on finding engineers whose personalities lead them to excellence, and we provide exceptional opportunities for our employees.
Job Description:
CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with eight or more years of experience in Consulting Engineering. This candidate must have a strong and innovative technical background in Electrical Engineering. This position will work with a team of engineers and other consultants/design team members to design the electrical aspects of energy efficient buildings for various clients as well as complex infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate is a leader and is self-motivated individual who thrives on helping our team and clients be successful.
In your role at CMTA, you will be an Electrical Engineer with design and production responsibilities producing high quality work on small and large projects, a Project Manager with internal and external team responsibilities, a Client Champion by providing excellent, responsive service for our clients and an Employee Advocate by collaborating, teaching, training, growing and mentoring with other staff members while promoting our Core Values.
The position is responsible for designing and overseeing the electrical systems, power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, emergency power, UPS, renewable energy systems, fire alarm system, low-voltage systems/coordination (IT, safety, security, access control), etc. all for the purpose of bidding and construction for various projects. This position will work with a team of engineers to design energy efficient buildings for various clients of CMTA. Our ideal candidate is typically a self-motivated individual who thrives on helping clients and has a strong technical background. We anticipate they will be involved in all phases of the project. We are seeking candidates who have proven experience with project management and business development as well.
Office Location:
The position is located in our Chattanooga, TN office. This is an onsite position.
Desired Experience:
8+ years of experience with MEP design
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
PE registration is required
Experience with internal and external project management
Experience in MEP design and specifications
Experience with managing, maintaining and creating Owner and Architect relationships
Experience with Healthcare, Higher Education, K-12 and Commercial market sectors
Experience with Revit/AutoCAD
Responsibilities:
The position is responsible for designing the electrical systems, power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, emergency power, UPS, and renewable energy systems, for the purpose of bidding and construction for various projects. Additional duties of the position are as follows but not limited:
Lead and guide design and construction projects internally within the office and externally with clients and contractors.
Provide guidance, support, mentorship, and leadership to staff engineers.
Prepare, read, and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
Professionally stamp drawings, prepare affidavits, etc.
Interacting with owners, clients, architects, and contractors as needed with verbal and written communication. Lead and guide meetings as needed.
Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks.
Confer with other engineers and other personnel to complete project deadlines.
Apply knowledge of engineering principles and research, design, and evaluate products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet project requirements.
Design and specify system components to ensure conformance with project goals and requirements.
Research and analyze clients design requirements, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
Review contractor submittals (shop drawings, etc.) to determine conformance with contract documents.
Desired Skills:
Project, Team and Client Management
Electrical Engineering Infrastructure Design
Construction Administration and Submittals
Power Distribution and Lighting Systems
Energy Systems
Renewable Energy Systems
AutoCAD & REVIT
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About Legence
Legence, a Blackstone Portfolio Company , is North America's leading, integrated provider of energy efficiency and sustainability solutions for the built environment. Legence improves the performance of buildings, making the spaces that shape our lives healthier and more sustainable. We specialize in helping clients decrease operating costs, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance occupant well-being and productivity. From advisory services and design to construction and ongoing maintenance, we offer a comprehensive suite of Stackable Solutions across the entire building lifecycle. With over a century of experience, we have the expertise to implement high-performing projects with unmatched outcomes, serving industry leaders in mission-critical and other essential sectors such as data centers, semiconductors, life sciences, healthcare, education, and more.
Benefits Overview
Health & Welfare : Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug benefits, company-paid short term and long term disability, basic group life and AD&D, and mental wellness support through Spring Health.
Time Off Benefits : Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
Financial Benefits : 401(k) retirement savings plan
Reasonable Accommodations
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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.
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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Other details
Pay TypeSalary
Travel RequiredNo
Required EducationBachelor's Degree
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CMTA, 407 Broad Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States of America
