Job Overview

Cator Ruma & Associates is a leading engineering consulting firm specializing in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) design. We deliver innovative solutions across healthcare, education, government, commercial, and institutional sectors — with a proven track record of designing some of the region’s most advanced hospitals, laboratories, government, K-12 and higher education facilities.

CRA is seeking a Mechanical or Senior Mechanical Engineer for our Salt Lake City Office. The ideal candidate will have the desire and capability if of taking a leadership role in the development and expansion of our Salt Lake City Office. They should possess strong knowledge in institutional building mechanical systems, along with a thorough understanding of applicable national codes, standards, and regulations. Proficiency in Revit is a plus, and candidates should either hold a Professional Engineer (PE) license or be actively working toward obtaining one.

The ideal candidate must have:

• 4-year engineering degree from an accredited institution.
• 3-7 years of consulting engineering experience.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Great team player who has the desire and skill to grow the firm.

Typical Responsibilities of the Ideal Candidate:

• Works closely with Cator Ruma's Principals in our Colorado, Idaho and Wyoming offices.
• Participates in business development, including client relationship management, proposal preparation, and pursuit strategy.
• Contributes towards internal leadership, office growth, staffing, and strategic planning.
• Provides project oversight, including scope, schedule, and budget management.
• Interfaces directly with coworkers, clients and end users to understand and document expectations.
• Leads the project during design and construction.
• Completes project designs, drawings in 3D Revit and/or 2D CAD, site observations, specifications, calculations, equipment selection and application, and construction administration as necessary.

We offer an excellent benefit package including:

• Major medical with vision and dental plan 100% paid for the employee and partial for dependents.
• 401K Plan, Flex Spending Plan, Health/Fitness Plan.
• Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance plan 100% paid for the employee.
• Flex time, 9 hour days Monday through Thursday and half days on Friday.
• Paid holidays, monthly company activities, and employee longevity rewards program.

**Qualified candidates should submit their resume**

Pay: $85,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• institutional design: 2 years (Required)
• consulting engineering : 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Salt Lake City, UT 84101