Senior Electrical Engineer

Legence • Charlottesville, VA

24d • $100,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (PE) with at least five years of consulting engineering experience to join its new Charlottesville, Virginia office and grow into an office leadership role. The position calls for a technically strong electrical engineer interested in developing leadership and management skills while working with engineers and other consultants and design-team members.

The Charlottesville office is scheduled to open in October 2026 and will be led by an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer. As the electrical technical lead, the Senior Electrical Engineer will partner with the Principal to establish and lead the electrical practice, deliver quality work, and develop into a co-leadership role over time. The role offers mentorship and increasing responsibility in team management, client development, project leadership, and office operations.

The position combines electrical design and production, project management, client service, and employee advocacy. Work includes designing electrical systems for bidding and construction, guiding projects and teams, communicating with clients and project partners, mentoring staff, and promoting CMTA's core values.

Requirements

• At least five years of MEP design experience in a consulting engineering environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required.
• Strong technical experience in electrical power distribution, lighting, MEP design, and specifications.
• Experience with project management and with managing, maintaining, and creating owner and architect relationships.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD.

Nice To Haves

• Virginia PE registration, or the ability to obtain Virginia licensure promptly.
• Experience in healthcare, higher education, K–12, and commercial market sectors.
• Interest in developing leadership, mentoring, and business development skills; prior formal management experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems, power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, emergency power, UPS, and renewable energy systems for bidding and construction.
• Serve as the electrical technical lead for the Charlottesville office, partnering with the Principal to deliver quality work and grow the office.
• Lead and guide design and construction projects internally and externally with clients and contractors.
• Develop leadership skills through mentorship, taking on increasing responsibility for team management, business development, and office operations.
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to staff engineers and help build the electrical team as the office grows.
• Prepare, read, and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Professionally stamp drawings and prepare affidavits.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with owners, clients, architects, and contractors, and lead meetings as needed.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to assigned tasks.
• Confer with engineers and other personnel to meet project deadlines.
• Apply engineering principles to research, design, and evaluate products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet project requirements.
• Design and specify system components to ensure they conform to project goals and requirements.
• Research and analyze clients' design requirements, manuals, and other data to assess design feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements.
• Review contractor submittals, including shop drawings, for conformance with contract documents.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match: dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay, with immediate vesting.
• Employer-provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program, and accident and illness coverage.
• Employer-provided basic life insurance and AD&D coverage valued at $50,000, with the option to buy up for additional coverage.
• Flexible non-accrual vacation.
• Company holidays per policy.
• Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.
• Eligible for an annual performance-based bonus; eligibility and payout depend on role, individual performance, and company performance and are not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior