Mechanical Engineer Intern/Co-op Spring 2025 - CMTA

For college students interested in engineering design for the built environment, CMTA has a robust co-op program for students pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Architectural Engineering.  We offer an opportunity for students to immerse themselves for one or more semesters in the consulting engineering world.  Our co-ops build industry competitive skills in a hands-on environment, all while working on a team, and being trained by Professional Engineers in AutoCAD and Revit.  The skills our co-ops learn allow them to create real construction drawings for real CMTA projects.

This position is a full time (40 hrs/week), onsite position in Chattanooga, TN with a competitive hourly pay rate and eligible for overtime pay.  This position will start ~January 2025 and go through Spring 2025. Dates are flexible with school calendar.  Our hope is that the co-op students that are hired will do multiple co-op rotations with CMTA with possible consideration for full time employment upon graduation.

Job Description:
This position provides a unique opportunity for hands-on training in mechanical/HVAC/Energy design.  The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work well with a team, and independently. Our engineers will teach the student co-op how we design and implement mechanical systems/infrastructure and implement energy efficient measures in our building projects. This is a great opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and complex MEP projects, and become an important 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 the data collection and/or field verification, and
• 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 in the Chattanooga office throughout the co-op term,
• Ability to travel locally for job site inspections, field work, etc.

No sponsorship available for this position.

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