Electrical Designer

CMTA, a Legence company, is one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the U.S., specializing in sustainable, high-performance building engineering. We are a collaborative, innovative, and energetic team leveraging a data-driven, holistic approach to consulting engineering, performance contracting, and zero energy projects.

About the role

The Electrical Designer will design electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, emergency power, UPS, renewable energy systems, fire alarm systems, and low-voltage systems/coordination (IT, safety, security, access control) for bidding and construction across various projects. This role involves working with a team of engineers to design energy-efficient buildings and participating in all project phases. The position is located onsite in our Charlotte office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, read, and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Interact with owners, clients, architects, and contractors through verbal and written communication.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks.
• Confer with engineers and other personnel to meet project deadlines.
• Apply knowledge of engineering principles to 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 client design requirements, manuals, and other data to evaluate feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs.
• Review contractor submittals (e.g., shop drawings) to determine conformance with contract documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience with MEP design.
• FE registration preferred; potential for PE licensure.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD.

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. Legence also delivers long-term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions, serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, including over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Dollar-for-dollar match 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: Basic life insurance and AD&D valued at $50K, with optional voluntary buy-up for additional coverage.
• Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (Separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)
• Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

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