Electrical Engineer Co-op: Hands-on Building Systems Design

CMTA, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

401(k) retirement savings plan

Job summary

CMTA, a Legence Company, offers a hands-on electrical design co‑op for Mechanical, Electrical, and Architectural Engineering students. This full‑time, onsite role runs through Summer 2027, with flexible start dates and potential for full‑time employment after graduation.

You will learn power distribution, lighting, and building systems under engineers, using AutoCAD and REVIT on real CMTA projects. The program targets sophomores to juniors with strong teamwork and communication, and requires

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or architectural engineering, preferably a sophomore (2nd year) or a junior (3rd year)
• Strong interest in Building Systems Electrical 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 in the Columbus office throughout the co‑op term
• Ability to travel locally for job site inspections, field work, etc.

Responsibilities

• Learn and implement electrical system basics such as power, power distribution, lighting & controls, fire alarm systems for new constructions and renovation design projects while supporting our engineering team
• Produce detailed layout and equipment details of electrical systems of buildings
• Produce one‑line diagrams/schematics
• Assist the design team in the process of assembling organized sets of drawings
• May assist in the data collection and/or field verification
• Work in conjunction with designers and engineers to help develop all aspects of a project

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

MS Word & Excel

Education

Electrical or Architectural Engineering (Bachelor's degree pursuit)

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

CMTA, a Legence Company, offers a hands-on electrical design co‑op for Mechanical, Electrical, and Architectural Engineering students. This full‑time, onsite role runs through Summer 2027, with flexible start dates and potential for full‑time employment after graduation.

You will learn power distribution, lighting, and building systems under engineers, using AutoCAD and REVIT on real CMTA projects. The program targets sophomores to juniors with strong teamwork and communication, and requires