Senior Project Development Engineer (Federal) - Energy Solutions - CMTA

Cmta - Fairfax, VA

Full-time - Senior

Fairfax, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Project Development Engineer (Federal) at CMTA is responsible for leading the development of energy solutions projects within the federal market. This role involves engaging with clients to explain performance contracting, overseeing engineering design, managing the bidding process, and ensuring successful project execution from development through to commissioning and warranty phases. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, particularly in HVAC design and commissioning, and will thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment focused on sustainable building engineering.

Responsibilities

• Introduce and explain performance contracting to potential clients.
• Articulate how and why CMTA is unique in our approach to performance contracting.
• Lead the development phase including site visits, audits, energy calculations, etc.
• Direct the engineering design team producing drawings and specifications.
• Direct the bidding process.
• Develop the final contract with the client.
• Work with construction manager to ensure smooth construction period for the client.
• Direct the commissioning process.
• Be involved during warranty phase as required.
• Work with our M&V professional to develop the first year M&V report.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience with an Energy Services company OR a consulting engineering/commissioning firm in the federal market.
• Minimum of bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar discipline.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with the DOE and/or Army Corps of Engineers IDIQ contract requirements
• Meeting cyber security requirements by DOD and other federal agencies
• Knowledge and understanding of the Unified Facility Guide criteria (UFGC) and Specifications (UFGS) for DoD
• Knowledge of building Utility Management and Control Systems (UMCS) and their operation
• Experience with building simulation and bin spreadsheet modeling of ECMs and calibrating analysis to the utility baseline
• Familiarity with building energy systems including HVAC, building automation systems, lighting, building envelope, and domestic water systems
• Microgrid and energy security
• Central steam plants
• Cogeneration

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription drug
• Employee assistance program
• Paid vacation
• Company-paid holidays
• Sick leave
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Life insurance