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Electrical Engineer

CMTA, Inc

Richmond, VAJob$65–75K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$65–75K/yr
Location
Richmond, VA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

CMTA is seeking an Electrical Engineer for its Richmond office to work with a team designing electrical aspects of energy-efficient buildings for various clients. The role involves all phases of projects, from evaluating design requirements and selecting system components to reviewing contractor submittals. The position is intended for a candidate with consulting engineering experience and a technical background.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

MEP DesignRevitAutoCAD

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering0-2 Years MEP Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

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 an Electrical Engineer with experience in consulting engineering for our Richmond, VA office. This position will work with a team of engineers to design the electrical aspects of energy efficient buildings for various clients. Our ideal candidate is a sel-motivated individual who thrives on helping clients, has a technical background, and will be involved in all phases of the project.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, read, and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.

  • Interacting with owners, clients, architects, and contractors as needed with verbal and written communication.

  • 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.

  • Apply knowledge of engineering principles and research, design, and evaluate products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet project requirements.

  • Design and specify system components to ensure conformance with project goals and requirements.

  • Research and analyze clients design requirements, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.

  • Review contractor submittals (shop drawings, etc.) to determine conformance with contract documents.

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

  • 0 - 2 year(s) of experience with MEP design

  • Experience with Revit and AutoCAD

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 10,173 open Electrical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$65–75K/yr
  • Virginia median$105–160K/yr280 salary ranges
  • US median$108–170K/yr6,503 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $70K, is 47% below the Virginia median midpoint ($133K) — in the lowest quarter of Electrical Engineer salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 358 open Electrical Engineer jobs in Virginia and 10,173 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
Electrical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (8,503 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 6,933 of the 10,173 open Electrical Engineer jobs (68%) 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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