Plumbing Engineer Intern/Co-op Summer 2027
About The Position
CMTA offers college students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in consulting engineering and building systems design through one or more co-op semesters. Students work on a team and receive training from Professional Engineers in AutoCAD and Revit, developing skills to create construction drawings for real projects. The Plumbing Engineer Intern/Co-op role provides hands-on training in plumbing design. The intern will learn how mechanical systems and infrastructure are designed and implemented, including energy-efficient measures in building projects, and will contribute to complex MEP projects as part of the design team. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, onsite position with competitive hourly pay and eligibility for overtime. The position begins in May 2027 and runs through Summer 2027, with dates flexible around the school calendar. Multiple co-op rotations and possible consideration for full-time employment after graduation are available. Local travel for site inspections and field work may be required.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering; preferably a sophomore (second year) or junior (third year).
- Strong interest in building systems mechanical engineering, with an emphasis on plumbing.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work full time in the office throughout the co-op term.
- Ability to travel locally for job-site inspections and field work.
- Must have current U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Nice To Haves
- AutoCAD and Revit experience.
Responsibilities
- Produce detailed layouts and equipment details for plumbing systems.
- Produce one-line diagrams and schematics.
- Assist the design team in assembling organized sets of drawings.
- May assist with data collection and field verification.
- Work with designers and engineers to help develop all aspects of a project.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar company matching up to 4% of eligible pay and immediate vesting.
- Employer-provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program, and accident and illness coverage.
- Employer-provided basic life insurance and AD&D coverage valued at $50,000, with the option to buy additional voluntary coverage.
- Flexible non-accrual vacation and company holidays per policy.
- Business travel and related expenses reimbursed according to company policy.
- Eligible for overtime pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
