Senior Electrical Engineer - CMTA

CMTA, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, August 19, 2025 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 , 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.

Position Overview

CMTA is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer with 10+ years of experience in Consulting Engineering for our Charlotte, NC office. This position will work with a team of engineers to design the electrical aspects of energy efficient buildings for various clients. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual who thrives on helping clients, has a technical background, and will be involved in all phases of the project.

Key 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

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated response
• Attends meetings with owners, clients, or architects as needed
• 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
• Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems and needs.

Desired Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in electrical and MEP design
• Proficiency with Revit/AutoCAD
• PE preferred

About Legence

Legence, a Blackstone Portfolio Company , is North Americas 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 service sand design to construction and ongoing maintenance, we offer a comprehensive suiteof 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

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