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Job overview
CMTA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design and oversee electrical systems for building projects, including power distribution, lighting, emergency power, renewable energy, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems. The engineer will work with a team on energy-efficient buildings and lead project design and construction efforts with clients and contractors. The position is onsite in CMTA’s Chattanooga or Atlanta office.
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Full job description
CMTA, a Legence company
CMTA (https://www.cmta.com/) 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 Chattanooga, TN and Atlanta, GA office.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and guide design and construction projects internally within the office and externally with clients and contractors.
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Provide guidance, support, mentorship, and leadership to staff engineers.
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Prepare, read, and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
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Professionally stamp drawings, prepare affidavits, etc.
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Interacting with owners, clients, architects, and contractors as needed with verbal and written communication. Lead and guide meetings as needed.
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Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks.
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Confer with other engineers and other personnel to complete project deadlines.
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Apply knowledge of engineering principles and research, design, and evaluate products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet project requirements.
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Design and specify system components to ensure conformance with project goals and requirements.
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Research and analyze clients design requirements, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
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Review contractor submittals (shop drawings, etc.) to determine conformance with contract documents.
Desired Experience:
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8+ years of experience with MEP design.
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Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
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Experience with internal and external project management.
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Experience in MEP design and specifications.
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Experience with managing, maintaining and creating Owner and Architect relationships.
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Experience with Healthcare, Higher Education, K-12 and Commercial market sectors.
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Experience with Revit/AutoCAD.
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About Legence
Legence (https://www.wearelegence.com/) (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.
Benefits 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 [email protected] 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.
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How this job compares
Set against the 2,848 open Electrical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Georgia median$134–206K/yr37 salary ranges
- US median$25–35/hr263 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 69 open Electrical Engineering jobs in Georgia and 2,848 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Georgia
- Sargent & Lundy8 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Electrical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (1,932 postings).
- Education
- 1,373 of the 2,848 open Electrical Engineering jobs (48%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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