Solar Engineer Intern/Co-op Fall 2026 - Energy Solutions
About The Position
CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking a Solar Engineer Intern/Co-op for Fall 2026. This is an immersive experience in the world of Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracting for college students pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. The co-op program offers the opportunity to build industry-competitive skills in a hands-on environment through collaborative project tasks with full-time engineers, under the direct supervision of Professional Engineers. The program is designed to develop students into full-time caliber employees. Co-ops will be involved with multiple Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracts and will have a role in every stage of their development, from initial development through implementation. Solar Co-ops will gain hands-on experience with photovoltaic systems and by the end of the program will have the experience to deliver a full photovoltaic design from scratch. The Solar co-op will directly support our solar project managers.
Requirements
- Pursuing a BSEE, preferably a sophomore (2nd year), or junior (3rd year)
- 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 for field work
- No sponsorship is available for this position.
Responsibilities
- Assist in all aspects of the project development phase – including site visits, building audits, energy calculations in relation to PV arrays
- Generate energy models and perform calculations to evaluate feasibility of energy savings measures such as PV arrays
- Produce detailed construction documents using CAD for new PV arrays
- Field verify proper installation and implementation of PV array
Benefits
- Paid sick leave
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
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Career Level
Intern
