Mechanical Engineering Manager

About the role

CMTA, a Legence Company, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead and grow our Mechanical Department in our Lafayette, CA office. This is a high visibility leadership role for someone who is passionate about designing high performance, energy efficient buildings while mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the Mechanical Engineering department.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with firm leadership to align department goals with CMTA’s overall business objectives.
• Oversee the design and delivery of mechanical systems for energy efficient buildings, ensuring quality, constructability, and compliance.
• Review and approve mechanical designs, calculations, and specifications for accuracy and adherence to codes and standards.
• Cook up and coordinate closely with electrical, plumbing, and other disciplines to ensure fully integrated building designs.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to CMTA’s high standards of excellence.
• Lead, mentor, hire, and develop a high performing team of engineers and designers.
• Support career growth through coaching, technical guidance, and professional development.
• Promote best practices and elevate technical capabilities across the team.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted technical advisor.
• Understand client needs and proactively deliver solutions that exceed expectations.
• Support proposal development and contribute to business growth initiatives.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, energy codes, and industry best practices.
• Research and evaluate new systems, products, and approaches that enhance CMTA’s services.
• Champion sustainable, high performance HVAC and mechanical system solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in consulting engineering, with a strong background in mechanical building systems.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Deep technical knowledge of HVAC systems, central plants, and energy efficient design.
• Ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Superior communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
• Understand commercial/contract terms and negotiation strategy for providing integrated design services.
• Demonstrated ability to develop project budgets and manage teams within approved budgets.

Key Skills

• Mechanical & HVAC System Design
• Cooling and Heating Plants
• Building Controls Systems
• Energy Efficient Building Design
• Project & Budget Management
• Client Leadership & Communication
• Construction Administration & Contractor Submittals
• AutoCAD & Revit preferred

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering (required).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• LEED and/or Well Accreditation preferred.