Mechanical Engineer Intern/Co-op Summer 2026 - CMTA

Legence•Plano, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CMTA is one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the U.S., with nationally recognized expertise in sustainable, high-performance building engineering. We are a collaborative, innovative, and energetic team that leverages a data-driven, holistic approach to consulting engineering, performance contracting, and zero energy projects. We focus on finding engineers whose skills and personalities drive them to excel, fostering a workplace that provides unparalleled growth and career opportunities. This position will start May 2026 and go through the Summer 2026 semester. Our hope is that the co-op students that are hired will do multiple co-op rotations with CMTA. CMTA has a robust co-op program for college students pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Architectural Engineering. We offer an opportunity for students to immerse themselves for two 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 provides a unique opportunity for hands-on training in mechanical 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 BSME, preferably a sophomore (2nd year), or junior (3rd year)
Strong interest in Building Systems Mechanical 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
No sponsorship available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Revit experience preferred

Responsibilities

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