Mechanical Engineer Intern: Energy-Efficient Building Co-op

CMTA, Inc.; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; 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 co-op program for mechanical engineering students to gain experience in Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) and related building technologies.

Co-ops participate in multiple ESPCs across all stages from development to implementation, working with full-time engineers on energy calculations, CAD documents, and field verification, while developing strong teamwork and analytical skills in a fast-growing ESCO environment.

Qualifications

• Must have undergrad degree in engineering from ABET accredited university
• CAD experience is helpful but not required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Ability to travel locally for field work
• Minimum GPA 3.39

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of the project development phase – including site visits, building audits, energy calculations
• Generate energy models and perform calculations to evaluate feasibility of energy savings measures identified
• Produce detailed construction documents using CAD
• Assemble organized sets of project drawings and documents
• Collect and analyze energy data, often involving field verification
• Work collaboratively with designers and professional engineers to develop all aspects of a project

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Energy efficiency knowledge

Education

ABET accredited engineering degree

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

CMTA, a Legence Company, offers a hands-on co-op program for mechanical engineering students to gain experience in Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) and related building technologies.

Co-ops participate in multiple ESPCs across all stages from development to implementation, working with full-time engineers on energy calculations, CAD documents, and field verification, while developing strong teamwork and analytical skills in a fast-growing ESCO environment.