Electrical Engineer

About the role

As an Electrical Engineer at CMTA, you’ll play a vital role in designing critical building systems that power the spaces where people live, work, learn, and heal. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team that values innovation, continuous learning, and real-world impact.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for a variety of building types, including:
  • Electrical distribution and standby/emergency power systems
  • Lighting design (interior/exterior), lighting controls, and photometric analysis
  • Fire alarm, life safety, security, and communications systems
  • Energy conservation and code compliance strategies
• Prepare one-line diagrams, load calculations, and panel schedules
• Perform conductor sizing and voltage drop calculations
• Coordinate closely with other engineering disciplines and architects to deliver integrated designs
• Contribute to project documentation: meeting minutes, weekly progress reports, submittal reviews, RFIs, and punch lists
• Support project management and construction administration phases
• Apply your knowledge of NEC, ANSI/TIA, BICSI, and applicable codes and standards

Requirements

• BS Architectural Engineering, or BS Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in building system design preferred
• Experience with AGI for lighting photometrics
• Proficient with AutoCAD and experience with REVIT
• Knowledge of Electrical design and applicable codes

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and time management skills
• Self-motivation to coordinate with other disciplines and customers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

About the 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. At CMTA, we don’t just design buildings, we shape environments that are energy-efficient, safe, and built to last.

CMTA is a Legence company. 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

• 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.

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