Solar Engineer Intern: Energy Systems Co‑op

CMTA, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

401(k) retirement savings plan

Job summary

CMTA, Inc. in Fairfax, VA seeks a Solar Engineer Intern/Co-op for Summer 2027 to gain hands-on experience in Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracting and PV design. You will work with engineers on site visits, energy calculations, and CAD documentation under supervision.

The role emphasizes collaboration, independent work, and exposure to multiple stages of project development, with field and design responsibilities in a fast-growing energy solutions team.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BSEE with sophomore or junior standing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project development: site visits, audits, energy calculations for PV.
• Generate energy models and feasibility calculations for energy savings measures.
• Produce CAD-based construction documents for PV arrays.
• Field verify PV array installation and follow through on project steps.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

MS Word

Excel

Education

Pursuing a BSEE (sophomore/junior)

Tools

CAD

Job description

CMTA, Inc. in Fairfax, VA seeks a Solar Engineer Intern/Co-op for Summer 2027 to gain hands-on experience in Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracting and PV design. You will work with engineers on site visits, energy calculations, and CAD documentation under supervision.

The role emphasizes collaboration, independent work, and exposure to multiple stages of project development, with field and design responsibilities in a fast-growing energy solutions team.