Electrical Engineer Intern/Co-op Spring 2026 - CMTA

Legence • Arlington, VA

42d • Onsite

About The Position

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 competitive industry 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), on-site position in Arlington, VA with a competitive hourly pay rate and eligible for overtime pay. This position will start ~January 2026 and go through May 2026. Dates are flexible with the 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 the student co-op how we design and implement energy efficient measures in our buildings. 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.

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
• CAD experience, preferably AutoCAD
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work both independently and with a team, and
• Ability to travel locally for field work.

Nice To Haves

• Revit experience preferred

Responsibilities

• 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, and
• Work in conjunction with designers and engineers to help develop all aspects of a project.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees