Thermal Plant / Central Utility Plant Subject Matter Expert   – Aviation & Infrastructure – PA/MD/NJ/DE*

Thermal Plant / Central Utility Plant Subject Matter Expert – Aviation & Infrastructure – PA/MD/NJ/DE Pennsylvania | Maryland | New Jersey |Delaware Full-Time | On-Site | PA/MD/NJ/DE Why CMTS? Every day at CMTS, our team delivers infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. With over 42 years of industry experience, CMTS has built a strong foundation for continued success, providing project and construction management services to public and private clients nationwide. We value our employees by fostering a culture of learning, professional development, and collaboration. CMTS is committed to maintaining a work environment that emphasizes safety, integrity, and accountability while supporting work-life balance and employee well-being. Our teams are empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact through the projects we deliver. About Your Role The Thermal Plant / Central Utility Plant (CUP) SME provides technical leadership for the planning, design, integration, commissioning, and performance optimization of airport central utility systems that produce and distribute heating and cooling to terminal and airfield facilities. This includes chilled water plants, heating hot water systems, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, thermal energy storage, and associated mechanical, electrical, and controls infrastructure. The SME ensures CUP systems are properly sized, resilient, and energy-efficient to support critical airport operations under peak and emergency conditions. They coordinate system interfaces with terminal HVAC systems, building automation systems, and energy management platforms while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, sustainability goals, and airport reliability standards. The role also supports construction oversight, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness to ensure long-term system performance and maintainability. Education Requirements - Bachelor of Science degree in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering with 10 years of experience or - 20 years of experience working with Thermal Plant / Central Utility Plant (CUP) What You’ll Need to Get the Job Done - Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical Engineering preferred. - Minimum 15+ years of experience in central utility plant and large-scale thermal systems design, construction, and commissioning. - Extensive experience with chilled water plants, including chiller selection, sequencing, optimization, and lifecycle performance. - Strong background in steam and/or hot water systems, including boilers, heat exchangers, and thermal energy distribution systems. - Experience with central utility distribution systems serving large facilities such as airports, hospitals, campuses, or mixed-use infrastructure. - Demonstrated expertise in plant optimization, energy efficiency strategies, and operational performance tuning. - Strong knowledge of building automation systems (BAS) and integration with central plant controls and monitoring platforms. - Experience developing and reviewing technical specifications, system layouts, and control sequences for thermal utility systems. - Proficiency in system capacity planning, load analysis, redundancy strategies, and resiliency design. - Experience supporting commissioning activities, functional testing, and performance verification of central utility plants. - Familiarity with thermal energy storage systems, pumping systems, and hydronic distribution design principles. - Ability to coordinate across mechanical, electrical, controls, and architectural disciplines on complex infrastructure projects. - Strong understanding of code compliance, sustainability goals, and energy management best practices. - Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills for large-scale capital improvement programs. Software - Procore - e-Builder - Microsoft 365 - Autodesk Construction Cloud / BIM 360 - Bluebeam Revu What You’ll Do - Lead the planning, design review, and technical…