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Electrical Engineering Intern | Naperville, IL

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

This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities.

IMEG is hiring a Electrical Engineering Intern in Naperville, IL. Over 10-12 weeks, you'll assist in the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems for the vertical building industry while working closely with a team of experienced engineers and consultants on real project work.

This internship supports work within project budgets and cross-functional collaboration to help meet project goals and client expectations. You'll also contribute to documentation, coordination, final-check preparation, addenda, and periodic job site observations while supporting projects across education, government, and healthcare settings.

At a Glance

Location: Naperville, IL

Discipline: Electrical

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

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

Program Length: 10-12 weeks

Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

Assist with design portions of projects related to discipline systems in accordance with code and IMEG standards

Assist with researching commercially available equipment

Support client relations, maintain the project design notebook, and provide documentation for permanent record files

Assist with coordinating design and schedule with other disciplines, including architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment suppliers

Assist with documenting design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress

Assist with reviewing project documents for accuracy and completeness before requesting a final check

Assist with preparing and issuing addendum information

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

What You'll Bring

Required

Education

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

Experience

None required

Required Skills/Abilities

Strong interest in design consulting

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

Skilled in AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modeling (Building Information Model) software

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

Salary:

$22.00 - $24.00 per hour.

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

Bring Your Career to IMEG

Apply today to build hands-on experience, contribute to meaningful building projects, and grow your career at IMEG.

IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees' futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/.

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard torace, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information(including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions includinglactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran'sstatus, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibitsdiscrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws andregulations.

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