Senior Electrical Engineer at Legence — Cincinnati, USA | Base Career

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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.

Position Overview

CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with 8+ years of experience in consulting engineering. The position is responsible for designing and overseeing the electrical systems, power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, emergency power, UPS, renewable energy systems, fire alarm system, low-voltage systems/coordination (IT, safety, security, access control), etc. all for the purpose of bidding and construction for various projects. This position will work with a team of engineers to design energy efficient buildings for various clients of CMTA. Our ideal candidate is typically a self-motivated individual who thrives on helping clients and has a strong technical background. This position will be located onsite in our Cincinnati office.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and guide design and construction projects internally within the office and externally with clients and contractors.
Provide guidance, support, mentorship, and leadership to staff engineers.
Prepare, read, and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
Professionally stamp drawings, prepare affidavits, etc.
Interacting with owners, clients, architects, and contractors as needed with verbal and written communication. Lead and guide meetings as needed.
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.

8+ years of experience with MEP design.
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Experience with internal and external project management.
Experience in MEP design and specifications.
Experience with managing, maintaining and creating Owner and Architect relationships.
Experience with Healthcare, Higher Education, K-12 and Commercial market sectors.
Experience with Revit/AutoCAD.

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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.

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.

Reasonable Accommodations If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at ta@wearelegence.com or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.

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

Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. EEO is the Law

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