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Controls New Graduate | Omaha, NE

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

This posting is for Summer 2027 New Graduate opportunities.

IMEG, formerly Optimized Systems, is hiring a Controls New Graduate in Omaha, NE to support the design and analysis of control systems and engineered controls documents for client projects. 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.

Working closely with experienced engineers and consultants, you'll support project planning, budget awareness, documentation, quality control, and multidisciplinary coordination while helping deliver controls solutions that meet project goals and client expectations. This opportunity sits within our Strategic Growth Services work, with exposure to building performance, controls, and commissioning implementation.

At a Glance

Location:Omaha, NE

Discipline:Controls

Markets:Strategic Growth Services

Ownership:100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Travel:Up to 5%

Work Schedule:full-time in office

Sponsorship:Not available

What You'll Do

• Complete assigned engineering tasks of moderate complexity in support of controls projects

• Assist in the design and analysis of control systems, including network systems, three phase motor starter controls, PLC and Scada system designs, and control system enclosures

• Support the development of engineering solutions and controls designs for specific projects with the Project Designer

• Provide hardware and software specifications for control system design

• Use engineering software and tools to create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations according to code requirements and IMEG standards

• Work with the Designer Technician to produce customer submittal documents, including motor control schematics, network architecture, schematics and loop drawings, IO lists, and device connection schedules

• Support project execution by assisting with planning, scheduling, and monitoring design progress against project 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

• Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work and 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

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

Required Skills/Abilities

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

• Knowledge of controls symbols and documents such as P&ID (Process & Instrumentation Diagram) drawings and symbols

• Strong technical and analytical skills with hands-on experience in network systems (Ethernet/IP, fiber, POE, RS232/485, switches), PLC systems (processors, I/O, HMI/SCADA, analog/digital signals), electrical circuits (AC/DC, voltage drop, wiring, protection devices), and motor starters (FVNR, FVR, soft starts, VFDs, overload and grounding detection)

• Knowledge of industry standard engineering software and tools. Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical, Adobe or Bluebeam Revu

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges

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

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

• AutoCAD Electrical experience preferred

About the Team

• Building performance, controls, and commissioning implementation

• BAS, controls programming, PCx, integration, analytics, and owner-support

• Strategic Growth Services

• Recent work includes UNMC Project Health - Controls Delivery, Healthcare / Controls, and Lewis Central High School PCx & Integration, Education / Commissioning & Integration.

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

Bring Your Career to IMEG

Apply today and start building your career at IMEG while helping create positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.