Junior Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to join our new Charlottesville, VA office. This role offers an excellent opportunity to start or accelerate your career in a small, growing office, working directly with and learning from an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design of mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing and piping, and energy efficient building systems.
• Assist in the design and production of mechanical systems for design and construction projects under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Perform engineering calculations including heating and cooling loads, equipment selection, and pipe and duct sizing.
• Prepare, read, and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Develop drawings and models using Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Participate in meetings with owners, clients, architects, and contractors.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks.
• Confer with other engineers and personnel to complete project deadlines.
• Research and analyze design requirements to evaluate feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs.
• Review contractor submittals to determine conformance with contract documents.
• Support construction administration activities, including responding to RFIs and conducting site visits.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Mechanical Engineering academic foundation.
• Genuine interest in building a career in consulting engineering.
• Self-motivated individual eager to learn.
• Experience with Revit/AutoCAD is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC and plumbing system design principles.
• Interest in Healthcare, Higher Education, K-12 and Commercial market sectors.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience with MEP design.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• EIT certification (or FE exam passed) preferred, with the desire to pursue PE registration.