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Mechanical Engineering New Graduate | Billings, MT

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

This posting is for Summer 2027 New Graduate opportunities.

IMEG is hiring a Mechanical Engineering New Graduate in Billings, Montana, to support the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of mechanical systems for the vertical building industry. 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.

In this role, you'll support work within project budgets, collaborate with cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams, and help deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals and client expectations. You'll contribute to projects serving commercial and institutional markets while advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

At a Glance

Location:Billings, MT

Discipline:Mechanical

Markets:Commercial; Institutional

Ownership:100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Travel:Up to 5%

Work Schedule:full-time in office

Sponsorship:Not available

What You'll Do

• Assist with the design and analysis of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems using engineering software and tools to produce detailed designs, specifications, and calculations in line with code requirements and IMEG standards.

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

• Build and maintain client relationships through professional communication.

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

• Assist with project planning and scheduling tasks to help meet project deadlines and objectives.

• Document design decisions and client instructions while monitoring project design progress.

• 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 help 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 mechanical engineering, and contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG.

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

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

• Support project work within the project's monetary budget while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.

What You'll Bring

Required

Education

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

Experience

• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or equivalent required

Required Skills/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 thermodynamics,psychrometrics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics as it relates to mechanical systems design in HVAC,plumbingand fire protection systems for buildings

• Knowledge of industry standard engineering software and tools including HVAC load calculation software

• 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

• Basic knowledge in the use of BIM software.

• 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, and Outlook

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

Preferred

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification preferred

About the Team

• The retrieved Billings records did not surface an education-heavy portfolio. Instead, the visible work centers on security/technology for a detention facility and civil/survey municipal infrastructure, which suggests adjacent strengths in public-sector, infrastructure, and security-oriented coordination rather than a clear MEP education niche.

• Noadditionaleducation project was found in the retrieved records.

• Recent work includes Etha Hotel Redesign, Hospitality; Columbus Library, Education; and CMMC Radiology Remodel, Education.

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): fullyvested 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 3additionalfloating 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.