Mechanical Engineering Co-op | Philadelphia, PA

IMEG Consultants • Philadelphia, PA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

IMEG is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Co-op in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for its Summer 2027 co-op internship program. This is a paid, full-time hybrid opportunity lasting 3–12 months. The co-op will work with experienced engineers and consultants on the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of mechanical systems for the vertical building industry. The program offers mentored, hands-on project work and collaboration across disciplines, with exposure to project budgets, goals, and client expectations.

The Philadelphia MEP team works on education and cultural-institution projects, including museums, libraries, and campuses, as well as multifamily housing and religious facilities. The role provides opportunities to contribute to projects such as HVAC replacements, electrical switchgear, and historic-preservation work. IMEG is a 100+ office, 100% employee-owned firm. Sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Have completed at least two years toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Have a strong interest in design consulting.
• Be proficient with the MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Be skilled in AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
• Be able to communicate clearly, orally and in writing, with individuals or groups.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design portions of discipline-system projects in accordance with applicable codes and IMEG standards.
• Research commercially available equipment resources.
• Assist with client relations, project design notebooks, and permanent-record documentation.
• Coordinate designs and schedules with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment-supplier disciplines.
• Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring design progress.
• Review project documents for accuracy and completeness before requesting a final check.
• Assist with preparing and issuing addendum information.
• Conduct periodic job-site observations and provide other services required by the contract services agreement.

Benefits

• Paid internship with hands-on project work.
• Assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns.
• Professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement.
• Generous paid time off.
• Flexible schedule.
• Assistance with tuition reimbursement.
• Health insurance eligibility beginning on the first day of employment.
• Dental insurance eligibility beginning on the first day of employment.
• Vision insurance eligibility beginning on the first day of employment.
• Life insurance eligibility beginning on the first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern