Mechanical Engineering Co-op — Sustainable Energy Projects (Spring 2027)

CMTA, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CMTA, a Legence Company, invites engineering co-ops to join our Energy Solutions division, delivering Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracts across building projects. You will work under professional engineers, gain hands-on experience in energy modeling, design development, and field verification while contributing to energy upgrades and MV/MEP systems.

The program emphasizes collaborative learning, site visits, and real-world construction documentation, with growth opportunities for

Qualifications

• 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

Teamwork

Travel locally

Education

Undergrad degree in engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CMTA, a Legence Company, invites engineering co-ops to join our Energy Solutions division, delivering Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracts across building projects. You will work under professional engineers, gain hands-on experience in energy modeling, design development, and field verification while contributing to energy upgrades and MV/MEP systems.

The program emphasizes collaborative learning, site visits, and real-world construction documentation, with growth opportunities for