Electrical Engineer Intern/Co-op Summer 2026 - CMTA

Legence • Paducah, KY

40d • 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 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 May 2026 and go through Summer 2026. 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 the student co-op 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.

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.

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