Senior Project Development Engineer

CMTA, a Legence company, is looking for a Senior Project Development Engineer in the federal market to help in our Energy Solutions offices. The Energy Solutions division of CMTA is the fastest growing division of our large and growing company. The successful candidate is typically a self-motivated individual that thrives on helping clients and has a strong technical background. Although this position is for the performance contracting division of our company, we have found that engineers with strong backgrounds in HVAC design and commissioning can easily make the transition to become an energy engineer within our Energy Solutions group.

Duties

• Introduce and explain performance contracting to potential clients.
• Articulate how and why CMTA is unique in our approach to performance contracting.
• Lead the development phase including site visits, audits, energy calculations, etc.
• Direct the engineering design team producing drawings and specifications.
• Direct the bidding process.
• Develop the final contract with the client.
• Work with construction manager to ensure smooth construction period for the client.
• Direct the commissioning process.
• Be involved during warranty phase as required.
• Work with our M&V professional to develop the first year M&V report.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience with an Energy Services company OR a consulting engineering/commissioning firm in the federal market.
• Minimum of bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar discipline.

Desired Skills/Experience Related to the Federal Market

• Familiarity with the DOE and/or Army Corps of Engineers IDIQ contract requirements.
• Meeting cyber security requirements by DOD and other federal agencies.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Unified Facility Guide criteria (UFGC) and Specifications (UFGS) for DoD.
• Knowledge of building Utility Management and Control Systems (UMCS) and their operation.
• Experience with building simulation and bin spreadsheet modeling of ECMs and calibrating analysis to the utility baseline.
• Familiarity with building energy systems including HVAC, building automation systems, lighting, building envelope, and domestic water systems.
• Microgrid and energy security.
• Central steam plants.
• Cogeneration.

Desired Skills

• Management
• Construction
• Engineering Design
• Energy
• HVAC Design
• Engineering
• Auditing
• Commissioning
• Measurement and Verification
• Consulting

Benefits Overview

• 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.

Employment Eligibility

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

Pay Disclosure & Considerations

Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate's exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.