Job description

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 with a competitive hourly pay rate and eligible for overtime pay. This position will start January 2027 and go through Spring 2027. 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 electrical design. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work well with a team and independently. Our engineers will teach you how we design and implement electrical systems/infrastructure as well as 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) Learn and implement the 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 Requirements: 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 throughout the co-op term Ability to travel locally for job site inspections, field work, etc. We are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position. #LI-RH1 #LI-Onsite

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Job Functions: (may include but are not limited to)
Learn and implement the 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
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
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 throughout the co-op term
Ability to travel locally for job site inspections, field work, etc.
We are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
#LI-RH1 #LI-Onsite

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AutoCAD and REVIT experience preferred

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