Mechanical Engineering Intern | Urbandale, IA
About The Position
IMEG is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Intern for its Summer 2027 internship program. The intern will support engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of mechanical systems for the vertical building industry, working closely with experienced engineers and consultants on real project work over a 10–12-week program. The work includes healthcare and MEP projects, with exposure to industrial support systems and facility upgrades, and supports high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030. The intern will contribute to project coordination, budgets, documentation, design reviews, and periodic job site observations. The role is full-time and in-office. The posting identifies the location as Urbandale, IA in the title, but lists Rock Island, IL as the location in the description and at a glance. IMEG is a 100% employee-owned firm. Its internship program offers paid, hands-on project work, an assigned mentor, a cohort of interns, and exposure across disciplines and offices. The role pays $22.50–$24.50 per hour. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. The company describes employee benefits including health insurance, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings, paid holidays, and PTO. It also mentions professional development, career advancement, a flexible schedule, tuition reimbursement assistance, and health, dental, vision, and life insurance enrollment from the first day of employment.
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 with AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modeling software.
- Ability 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 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 project budgets while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.
- Research commercially available equipment and resources.
- Support client relations, the project design notebook, and documentation for permanent record files.
- Coordinate design and schedules with other disciplines, including architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical teams, and equipment suppliers.
- Promptly document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions 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.
Benefits
- Paid internship.
- Assigned mentor and cohort of fellow interns.
- Potential path to full-time employment at IMEG.
- Annual bonuses and stock ownership options may be available.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Employee wellness program.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Professional development programs and career advancement opportunities.
- Flexible schedule.
- Tuition reimbursement assistance.
- Dental and vision insurance, and life insurance enrollment from the first day of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
