Co-op – Mechanical/HVAC/Energy Design

Job Description

About the Job: Co-op – Mechanical/HVAC/Energy Design

CMTA, a Legence Company, is a rapidly expanding engineering firm renowned for its expertise in sustainable, high-performance building engineering. We operate as a collaborative, innovative, and energetic team, utilizing a data-driven, holistic approach to consulting engineering, performance contracting, and zero energy projects. Our focus is on nurturing engineers who are driven to excel, providing a workplace with exceptional growth and career opportunities.

For college students pursuing degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Architectural Engineering, CMTA offers a robust co-op program. This program allows students to immerse themselves for one or more semesters in the world of consulting engineering. Our co-ops develop industry-competitive skills in a hands-on environment, working as part of a team and receiving training from Professional Engineers in AutoCAD and Revit. The skills acquired enable our co-ops to create real construction drawings for actual CMTA projects.

This is a full-time (40 hrs./week), onsite position with a competitive hourly pay rate and eligibility for overtime pay. The position is scheduled to start in May 2026 and continue through the Summer, with flexible dates to accommodate school calendars. We anticipate that successful co-op students will engage in multiple co-op rotations with CMTA, with potential consideration for full-time employment upon graduation.

Job Description:

This position offers a unique opportunity for hands-on training in mechanical/HVAC/Energy design. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate the ability to work effectively both within a team and independently. Our engineers are committed to teaching student co-ops our methodologies for designing and implementing mechanical systems/infrastructure and executing energy-efficient measures in building projects. This is an exceptional chance to contribute to some of the most challenging and complex MEP projects and become a vital part of our design team.

Job Functions: (may include but are not limited to)

• Produce detailed layout and equipment details of HVAC systems.
• Produce one-line diagrams/schematics.
• Assist the design team in the process of assembling organized sets of drawings.
• May assist in data collection and/or field verification.
• Work in conjunction with designers and engineers to help develop all aspects of a project.

Requirements:

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering, preferably a sophomore (2nd year) or junior (3rd year).
• Strong interest in Building Systems Mechanical Engineering.
• AutoCAD and REVIT experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team.
• Ability to work full time throughout the co-op term.
• Ability to travel locally for job site inspections, field work, etc.

No sponsorship is available for this position.