Mechanical Engineer Intern/Co-op Summer 2027 - Energy Solutions

Legence•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern/Co-op for Summer 2027 in their Energy Solutions division. This is an immersive, hands-on experience in Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPCs) for college students pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree. The program offers the opportunity to build competitive industry skills by working collaboratively with full-time engineers under the supervision of Professional Engineers. The goal is to develop students into full-time caliber employees. The program is designed for co-ops to take on challenging projects and gain diverse experiences across all stages of ESPC development, from initial identification of energy savings measures to implementation. Co-ops can expect to gain experience with photovoltaic systems, LED lighting designs, HVAC systems like geothermal, and building automation systems, preparing them for a career in the Energy Service Company (ESCO) industry.

Requirements

Must have undergrad degree in engineering from ABET accredited university
CAD experience is helpful but not required
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to work both independently and as a team member
Ability to travel locally for field work
Minimum GPA 3.39
Must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

Assist in all aspects of the project development phase – including site visits, building audits, energy calculations
Generate energy models and perform calculations to evaluate feasibility of energy savings measures identified
Produce detailed construction documents using CAD
Assemble organized sets of project drawings and documents
Collect and analyze energy data, often involving field verification
Work collaboratively with designers and professional engineers to develop all aspects of a project