Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical

Legence • Madison, NJ

5h • Onsite

About The Position

CMTA (formerly AMA Group), a Legence company CMTA is one of the fastest-growing engineering firms in the U.S., known for sustainable, high-performance building systems and complex MEP/FP delivery. Through AMA’s design expertise in media, broadcast, and production facilities—and CMTA’s national portfolio in education, healthcare, and zero-energy projects—we pair deep technical craft with an innovative, collaborative culture that accelerates careers. CMTA, formerly known as AMA Group, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer, Mechanical, who will be responsible for designing mechanical systems and ensuring projects are completed successfully on a range of both small and large projects. This is a hands-on role that will be given the opportunity to lead projects and represent AMA in all interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Engineering required, PE highly preferred
• 4+ years of experience in mechanical system design; field experience is required
• Working knowledge of building codes and standards, engineering drafting standards, mechanical engineering standards, and other trades
• Understanding of the construction process and ability to interpret construction drawings
• AutoCAD and REVIT proficiency

Responsibilities

• Exercise judgment in evaluating, selecting, and applying standard design engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on a variety of projects to include, but not limited to, buildings and facilities, including hospitals, laboratories, high-rise residential and high-rise offices, media, and other commercial and institutional projects, in compliance with state, National, and local municipality building codes
• Select and specify equipment, including pumps, heat exchangers, boilers, cooling towers, chillers, air handlers, and fans, for residential buildings with heat pumps, VRF/VRV, and PTAC systems
• Assist in the preparation of basis-of-design descriptions, responses to client comments, and other project-related documentation. Incorporate design changes using AutoCAD and Revit software
• Perform design load calculations, equipment selections, and mechanical system design
• Design energy-efficient systems that set the standards for building system design, perform COMCheck, and provide credit documentation for LEED and other building rating systems design and compliance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees