Senior Electrical Engineer

CMTA • Charlottesville, VA

22d • $100,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (PE) with five or more 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 and innovative electrical engineer who wants to develop leadership and management skills and work with engineers and other consultants and design team members.

This role offers the opportunity to help build the Charlottesville office, which is scheduled to open in October 2026. The electrical technical lead will partner with an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer, establish and lead the electrical practice, and gradually take on greater responsibility in team management, client development, project leadership, and office operations. The Principal and other CMTA leaders will provide mentorship in these areas.

The position combines electrical design and production, project management, client service, and staff mentorship. It is responsible for designing electrical systems for bidding and construction, including power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, emergency power, UPS, and renewable energy systems. The role also involves guiding projects and staff, communicating with clients and project partners, and producing high-quality work across projects of varying sizes.

The base salary range is $100,000–$130,000. The position is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus; eligibility and payout depend on role, individual performance, and company performance and are not guaranteed.

Requirements

• Five or more years of experience with MEP design 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, and MEP design and specifications.
• Experience with project management and managing, maintaining, and creating Owner and Architect relationships.
• Experience with Healthcare, Higher Education, K-12, and Commercial market sectors.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD.

Nice To Haves

• Virginia PE registration, or the ability to obtain Virginia licensure promptly.
• Interest in developing leadership, mentoring, and business development skills.
• Prior formal management experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the electrical technical lead for the Charlottesville office, partnering with the Principal to deliver quality work and grow the office.
• Design electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, emergency power, UPS, and renewable energy systems, for bidding and construction.
• 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 as needed.
• Lead and guide meetings as needed.
• Apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to assigned tasks.
• Coordinate 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 conform to project goals and requirements.
• Research and analyze client design requirements, manuals, and other data to evaluate design feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements.
• Review contractor submittals, including shop drawings, for conformance with contract documents.
• Provide responsive client service and collaborate with, teach, train, grow, and mentor staff while promoting CMTA's Core Values.

Benefits

• Annual performance-based bonus eligibility; eligibility and payout are not guaranteed and depend on role, individual performance, and company performance.

What This Job Offers

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