Development Engineer - CMTA

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, competitive, innovative, and energetic group of engineers and team leaders who incorporate a holistic approach towards consulting engineering, performance contracting, and zero energy projects. We focus on finding engineers whose personalities lead them to excellence, and we provide exceptional opportunities for our employees.

Location: Media, PA

Job Summary:
This position will provide project development support and technical oversight for projects utilizing multiple delivery models including traditional design-bid-build and design-build via Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC). CMTA is looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to assist our clients in developing strong technical solutions during development, design, and construction phases of our work. The individual will serve as the point of contact for the client through all phases and will work with contractors, partners, and our internal team to ensure successful delivery of the project. Below are some of the essential duties and responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development phase including facility assessments, energy audits, energy benchmarking, cost estimating, etc.
• Develop preliminary and detailed reports, as required, to communicate recommended solutions to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations to the client
• Direct the engineering design team in producing drawings and specifications
• Direct the Request for Proposal (RFP) and/or bidding process in collaboration with construction team
• Work with construction team to ensure smooth construction period for the client
• Work with internal teams to improve our development and construction processes
• Collect and accurately enter data (utility bills and/or other monitored energy consumption).
• Utilize customized energy software application to store and report client energy usage and efficiency data.
• Prepare energy related reports utilizing energy consumption, budget, and efficiency data.
• Track and record daily and monthly trends in the natural gas, heating fuel, and electricity markets.
• Understand and operate industry databases such as Utilities’ Eligible Customer Lists and EPA Portfolio Manager.
• Support other team members’ Client Management & Business Development activities.
• Attend applicable client meetings & trade shows with other team members.
• Interaction with clients via email, phone, and in person meetings.
• Organizational Tasks
  • File electronic & paper documents following company protocol
  • Prioritize daily and weekly tasks/projects
  • Consistent quality checking of work for accuracy
• Analytical Tasks
  • Identify & help resolve client billing problems
  • Work with data in MS Excel to support other team members
  • Learn from other team members and problem solve
• Multitasking
  
  • Able to manage tasks from multiple team members
  • Communicate task completion in a timely manner
  • Maintain quality of work while meeting deadlines
• Communicating
  
  • Provide timely support – answer emails or return call within 24 hours – acknowledge receipt, manage expectation of resolution, keep client informed, resolve issue
  • Able to communicate extremely well with team members
  • Willingness to ask questions
  • Client communication skills
• Writing
  
  • Demonstrate grammar skills in writing emails to clients and suppliers
• Marketing
  
  • Good in-person presentation skills
  • Produce new ideas to develop business
• Customer Relations Building, Servicing
  
  • Independent interaction with existing customers/clients verbally and electronically
  • Visit current clients, as needed, to maintain client relationships

Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Licenses/Certifications required):

• 7+ years with Consulting Engineering firm or Facility/Energy Auditing firm
• Strong background in Building and Energy systems
• Proven ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and organization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel to project sites (must hold valid driver’s license)
• Proven ability to work successfully on a team and listen carefully
• Desire to produce quality work and grow professionally in the development, engineering & energy fields
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products
• Proven ability to maintain excellent integrity and ethical standards within role
• Ability to work outside normal business hours as project schedules and deadlines require

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About Legence

Legence, a Blackstone Portfolio Company , is North America’s leading, integrated provider of energy efficiency and sustainability solutions for the built environment. Legence improves the performance of buildings, making the spaces that shape our lives healthier and more sustainable. We specialize in helping clients decrease operating costs, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance occupant well-being and productivity. From advisory services and design to construction and ongoing maintenance, we offer a comprehensive suite of Stackable Solutions™ across the entire building lifecycle. With over a century of experience, we have the expertise to implement high-performing projects with unmatched outcomes, serving industry leaders in mission-critical and other essential sectors such as data centers, semiconductors, life sciences, healthcare, education, and more.

Benefits Overview
Health & Welfare : Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug benefits, company-paid short term and long term disability, basic group life and AD&D, and mental wellness support through Spring Health.
Time Off Benefits : Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
Financial Benefits : 401(k) retirement savings plan

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