Mechanical Engineer, CMTA Inc.; BS, Mechanical Engineering, Arizona State University
With more than 14 years of experience in the design, analysis and optimization of building systems, Graham Smith places a strong emphasis on energy efficiency, decarbonization and high-performance facilities. His career reflects a hands-on understanding of the entire building life cycle, from advanced engineering design to construction and system installation finishing with comprehensive commissioning skills. Smith began his career in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry as a controls technician, where he developed a practical understanding of building systems and identified opportunities to improve operational efficiency. This early field experience laid the groundwork for his collaborative and solutions-focused approach to engineering. He later joined Honeywell, where he installed controls systems for luxury hotels across North America, including projects in Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean. Smith then transitioned into energy engineering and commissioning services with CLEAResult in Massachusetts. In this role, he performed energy modeling and on-site commissioning while supporting communities that need it the most, low-income multifamily housing. He later joined CMTA as a commissioning and design engineer, where he has worked extensively on complex health care facilities. For example, at Massachusetts General Hospital, he retro-commissioned 13 buildings, helping remove more than 8.5 million kWh of electricity and 22 million pounds of steam usage through system optimization and electrification initiatives. To recharge, Smith enjoys hiking in the mountains of the Northeast with his wife and two children. During winter, he spends time skiing, playing hockey and coaching youth sports. He also enjoys traveling to major cities and remote landscapes around the world, experiences that allow him to return to work with renewed perspective.
