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Electrical Engineering New Graduate | New York, NY

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

This posting is for Summer 2027 New Graduate opportunities.

IMEG is hiring an Electrical Engineering New Graduate in New York, NY to support the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems in buildings. This entry-level role offers hands-on design, analysis, and project execution experience, with mentorship, training, and opportunities to grow your expertise from day one.

You will support project planning, client communication, design documentation, and multidisciplinary coordination while working within project budgets and timelines. This role supports commercial, institutional, and broader MEP projects in the New York market, advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

At a Glance

Location: New York, NY

Discipline: Electrical

Markets: General MEP; Institutional; Commercial

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Travel: Up to 5%

Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid

Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

• Assist in the design and analysis of electrical systems, creating detailed designs, specifications, and calculations according to code requirements and IMEG standards.

• Interact with clients to understand needs, gather project requirements, communicate technical information, and build professional relationships.

• Support the execution of consulting projects as part of a project team.

• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and design-progress tracking to help meet deadlines and objectives.

• Document design decisions and client instructions throughout the project.

• Analyze low to medium complexity engineering tasks and collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical and efficient solutions.

• Participate in IMEG quality control processes to ensure designs and solutions meet IMEG quality standards, industry standards and client requirements.

• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in electrical engineering, and contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG.

• Work within the project's monetary budget and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.

• Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work and identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with electrical systems.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, architects, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals.

What You'll Bring

Required

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required

• Engineering in Training (EIT) or equivalent required

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications

• Strong technical and analytical skills including knowledge of principles relating to circuit theory, electromagnetism, power systems, and electronics as they relate to electrical systems design for buildings

• Knowledge of industry standard engineering software and tools, including lighting photometric calculation software such as AGI, Elum Tools, Visual Lighting, or other; energy compliance software such as ComCheck; and familiar use of Adobe or Bluebeam Revu

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

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

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges

• Basic knowledge in the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) software

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

• Ability to travel up to 5% with occasional overnight stays

Preferred

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

• Engineering in Training (EIT) License 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

• New York corporate/commercial/governmental team focused on complex urban interiors, base-building upgrades, and civic or institutional work.

• Frequent MEPT scopes across Manhattan and Long Island commercial offices, housing, education, healthcare, and public-sector projects.

• Recent work includes 100 Pearl Street - 18th Floor, Commercial, and Bronx River Addition, Housing.

Why IMEG

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

• Consultancy 101: our structured development program that builds your consulting and technical foundation from day one

• An assigned mentor to guide your growth from day one

• 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

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

• Employee ownership (ESOP): fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing

• PE, SE, and other license exam prep, with a clear path from EIT to PE

• Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)

• Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription

State of New York Salary Range: $79,000 -$83,000 per year

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 launch your electrical engineering career with work that supports clients, communities, and the built environment.