Mechanical Engineer - Entry Level

Seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to design energy-efficient buildings and collaborate on innovative zero energy projects.

CMTA, a Legence 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.

Job Description:

CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking an entry level Mechanical Engineer in our Lexington, KY office. This position will work with a team of engineers to design energy efficient buildings for various clients for CMTA. The successful candidate is a self-motivated individual that thrives on helping clients and has the technical background to be involved in and lead all phases of our work.

The entry-level engineer works closely with the project manager to assist and support them. Below are some of the duties this position includes.

Responsibilities:

Prepare, read, and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and technical specifications
Interact with owners, clients, architects, and contractors as needed with verbal and written communication
Evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks
Confer with other engineers and other personnel to complete project deadlines
Apply knowledge of engineering principles and 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
Produce high level contract documents using Revit
Review contractor submittals (shop drawings, etc) to determine conformance with contract documents
Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field
Experience with a consulting engineering firm is preferred

Desired Skills:

Construction or engineering experience preferred
Experience with Revit/Computer Drafting
FE Registration with potential for PE

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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 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 Overview
Health & Welfare: Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug benefits, company-paid short term and long term disability, basic group life and AD&D, and mental wellness support through Spring Health.
Time Off Benefits: Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
Financial Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan

Reasonable Accommodations

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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.

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