Senior Associate, Commissioning

CMTA (formerly AMA Group), a Legence company
CMTA is one of the fastest-growing engineering firms in the U.S., known for sustainable, high-performance building systems and complex MEP/FP delivery. Through AMA’s design expertise in media, broadcast, and production facilities—and CMTA’s national portfolio in education, healthcare, and zero-energy projects—we pair deep technical craft with an innovative, collaborative culture that accelerates careers.


CMTA, formerly known as AMA Group, is hiring a Senior Associate, Commissioning Engineer. We are looking for an experienced commissioning and building systems engineer to lead projects and mentor emerging engineers. The role works directly under the Managing Principal; there is high potential for growth and leadership opportunities. Under the tutelage of the Managing Principal, you will work on becoming a known subject matter expert.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Senior Commissioning Engineer, you will be involved with leading and running projects. In your role you will:
• Perform professional building and system commissioning work by conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, layout, usage, and systems to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, and installation or operating permits
• Create documents such as commissioning plans, commissioning reports, design qualification equipment, facility and utility protocols, and final reports
• LEED Commissioning Fundamental, Enhanced and Monitoring Based Commissioning
• Write comprehensive reports which include the following sections: recommendations for optimizing building operations (Energy Audits)
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, technical drawings, spreadsheets, and 2D/3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses
• Manage several concurrent projects that are in various stages of design, construction, and warranty periods
• Mentor junior team members
• Support the business development team through idea generation and thought leadership
• Assist in the identification and pursuit of new projects through proposals and pitches
• Local travel to project sites; there may be travel to California, New Jersey, and Miami as needed

Education: Bachelors in Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in commissioning
• Proficient with technical writing of documents such as: commissioning plans (CMP): user requirements specifications (URS), risk assessments (RA), factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), pre-functional tests (PFT), functional tests (FT), commissioning test plans (CTP), integrated system tests (IST), maintenance, calibration, and spare parts
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems: ability to read, interpret, and correct P&IDs, and experience with working in construction environments
• CEM (Certified Energy Manager) or approved Equivalent
• CBCP (Certified Building Commissioning Professional) or approved equivalent


Salary Range: $130,000- $150,000
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The Employee Experience
People are at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to a diverse, inclusive culture where employees thrive—individually and as a team—with development, wellness, and day-to-day experience front and center. We offer competitive benefits and a collaborative, fun work environment. Our team was named “Best Engineering Firm to Work” for by Best Companies Group for 2024, 2025, and 2026—a people-first standard AMA continues as they integrate with CMTA.
About Legence
Legence (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 opti