
Mechanical Engineer
Richmond, VAJob$65–75K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
CMTA is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to support project managers and collaborate with engineering teams on energy-efficient building design for clients. The role involves contributing to project work from technical drawings and system design through contract documents and contractor submittal reviews. The position is based in CMTA’s Richmond office and requires current U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship is not available.
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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.
Job Summary:
CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking an entry level Mechanical Engineer in our Richmond, VA office. This position will work with a team of engineers to design energy efficient buildings for various clients for CMTA. The successful candidate is a self-motivated individual that thrives on helping clients and has the technical background to be involved in and lead all phases of our work.
The entry-level engineer works closely with the project manager to assist and support them. Below are some of the duties this position includes.
Responsibilities:
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Prepare, read, and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and technical specifications
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Interact with owners, clients, architects, and contractors as needed with verbal and written communication
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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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Produce high level contract documents using Revit
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Review contractor submittals (shop drawings, etc) to determine conformance with contract documents
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Other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field
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Experience with a consulting engineering firm is preferred
Desired Skills:
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Construction or engineering experience preferred
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Experience with Revit/Computer Drafting
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FE Registration with potential for PE
Salary Base Range: $65,000 - $75,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performance‑based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.
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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 7,498 open Mechanical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$65–75K/yr
- Virginia median$100–155K/yr183 salary ranges
- US median$106–160K/yr4,470 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $70K, is 44% below the Virginia median midpoint ($126K) — in the lowest quarter of Mechanical Engineer salary ranges in Virginia.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 231 open Mechanical Engineer jobs in Virginia and 7,498 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Virginia
- Amazon32 open
- Huntington Ingalls Industries18 open
- Jacobs18 open
- Experience
- Mechanical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (6,189 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 5,295 of the 7,498 open Mechanical Engineer jobs (71%) 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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