CMTA

Senior Mechanical Engineer

3470 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA

On-site · $150k–$190k (as posted)

First seen by offpeak October 19, 2026

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CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years of experience in Consulting Engineering. This position will work with a team of engineers to design the mechanical aspects of energy efficient buildings for various clients. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual who thrives on helping clients and has a technical background. We hope they will be involved in all phases of the project. Salary:
$150,000 - $190,000 (dependent on experience). This role is also eligible for an annual performance‑based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed. Work Schedule: Hybrid — 3 days in-office, 2 days remote
Desired Experience:

10+ years of experience as a mechanical engineer
EIT or PE Certificate
Project Management
Interfacing with clients
Cooling and heating plants
MEP Design
Revit/AutoCAD

The position is responsible for managing projects, being involved in the design of the heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and plumbing systems of buildings for the purpose of bidding and construction. Additional duties of the position are as follows:

Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated response
Attend meetings with owners, clients, or architects as needed
Provide guidance to staff engineers as to the appropriate energy efficient designs to be implemented in various projects
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, apply knowledge of engineering principles
Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems and needs

Desired Skills:

Plumbing
Construction
Energy
Heating
Engineering
Design
Air Conditioning
Submittals
AutoCAD/Revit

Desired Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

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