M/E Engineering

Mechanical Co-op/CAD Operator

Posted: Oct 28, 2025

Job Description

M/E Engineering is currently interviewing students pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree for a Mechanical Co-op/CAD Operator in our Schenectady, NY office with a January 2026 start date. We are a full-service MEP engineering firm providing design and technology services to our clients. Our team of nearly 200 engineers and design professionals work to create built environments that support a sustainable future for the communities we live in, work in, and care deeply about. M/E Engineering, P.C. is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people.ResponsibilitiesPerforms assignments designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities requiring application of standard techniques, and procedures in carrying out computer aided design (CAD) tasksWorks under direct supervision of CAD Operator, Designer or EngineerSupervisor screens assignments for unusual or difficult problems and selects techniques and procedures to be applied on non-routine workReceives close supervision on new aspects of assignmentsReceives instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features and solutionsPerforms conventional designs, investigations, and surveys for which there are standard proceduresPrepares sketches and performs other activities of standard procedures and limited scope requiring knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employedApplies standard practices and techniques, adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies and follows design through a series of related stepsPrepares drawings, locates outlets and devices following detailed layouts and routine drawingsPrepares drawings from architectural plansCopies detailsInputs mechanical and/or electrical work from freehand sketchesFiles blueprints, catalogs, etcEducation and ExperienceA minimum of High School or Technical School trainingCompensationThe compensation for this position is $20.00 per hourM/E Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.Powered by JazzHRBoHh57E84C

Job Application Tips

  • Tailor your resume to highlight relevant experience for this position
  • Write a compelling cover letter that addresses the specific requirements
  • Research the company culture and values before applying
  • Prepare examples of your work that demonstrate your skills
  • Follow up on your application after a reasonable time period

You May Also Be Interested In