Electrical Engineering Intern | New York, NY

Electrical Engineering Intern | New York, NY

100% Employee-Owned * Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities.

IMEG is hiring an Electrical Engineering Intern in New York, NY. Over 10-12 weeks, you'll assist in the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems for a variety of building types while working closely with experienced engineers and consultants on real project work.

You'll support project documentation, cross-disciplinary coordination, job site observations, and quality-focused reviews while contributing to projects that must meet budget, client, and schedule expectations. You'll join a team focused on education projects, especially public-school modernization work, while advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

At a Glance

Location: New York, NY

Discipline: Electrical

Markets: Education

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid, 10-12 week summer program

Program Length: 10-12 week summer program

Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

• Assist with electrical system design work according to code and IMEG standards

• Research commercially available equipment for project needs

• Support client relations, maintain the project design notebook, and document records for permanent files

• Coordinate design and schedule with other disciplines, clerical staff, equipment suppliers, and project partners

• Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project progress

• Review project documents for accuracy and completeness before final check

• Prepare and issue addendum information

• Conduct periodic job site observations and support other services required by the contract services agreement

What You'll Bring

Required

Education and Experience

• Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required

Skills and Abilities

• Strong interest in design consulting

• Previous exposure to CAD and/or BIM software

• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

Preferred

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 Pounds

• Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull

• Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises

About the Team

• Service mix is centered on PK-12 public education modernization work, with a strong emphasis on core MEP delivery across electrification, accessibility, flood mitigation, kitchens, auditoriums, additions, and closeout-driven renovation scopes. Electrical-led work shows up often, but many projects carry full mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scope, with fire protection folded in where needed.

• They also handle feasibility, assessment, and selective energy-modeling or construction-administration support on broader school programs. Overall, the portfolio suggests a team that is especially strong in public-school building system upgrades and renovation coordination.

• Recent work includes PS 186X NEW ELEVATOR FIRE ALARM Closeout Extension 4, Education; P2620E.09 PS 7Q - FA & BMS Upgrade_Project Closeout, Education; and NYSCA//New York, NY/IS 390 Room Tags (I2800B), Education.

Why IMEG

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.

• A paid internship with real, hands-on project work, not busywork

• A structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns

• A clear path to full-time: many interns and co-ops convert to full-time roles at IMEG

• IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology

• Real impact from day one: at IMEG, an intern once became our Virtual Reality leader

• Exposure across disciplines and offices at a 100+ office, employee-owned firm

• MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

State of New York Pay Range: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

The range listed above represents the base pay IMEG reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position in the work location identified above at the time of posting. For positions available in multiple locations, the minimums and maximums may vary based on work location.

Individual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate's experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and licensure and certifications.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws. Additional information regarding employee benefits may be found on our company website at www.imegcorp.com.

Bring Your Career to IMEG

Apply today and bring your skills to work that supports schools, communities, and the built environment.