Mechanical Engineering Intern | Urbandale, IA

IMEG Consultants•Urbandale, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

IMEG is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Intern for its Summer 2027 internship program. This paid, full-time, in-office internship lasts 10–12 weeks and provides hands-on experience supporting engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of mechanical systems for the vertical building industry. The intern will work with experienced engineers and consultants on real projects, contributing to work tied to healthcare and MEP projects, industrial support systems, and facility upgrades. The work supports high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030. The intern will assist with project design and coordination, documentation, equipment research, and periodic job site observations. They will collaborate with other disciplines to support project budgets, schedules, goals, and client expectations. The posting describes IMEG as a 100% employee-owned firm with more than 100 offices, an assigned mentor, and a cohort of fellow interns. Sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Completed at least two years toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
Strong interest in design consulting.
Proficiency with the MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Skill in AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modeling software.
Ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing, to individuals or groups.

Nice To Haves

Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry.

Responsibilities

Assist with engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of mechanical systems for the vertical building industry.
Assist with design portions of projects related to discipline systems in accordance with codes and IMEG standards.
Support project work within the project’s monetary budget while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.
Research commercially available equipment.
Assist with client relations, project design notebooks, and documentation for permanent record files.
Coordinate design and schedules with other disciplines, including architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment suppliers.
Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions promptly while monitoring project 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.