Mechanical Engineering Intern | San Francisco, CA

IMEG Consultants•San Francisco, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

IMEG is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Intern for its Summer 2027 internship program. Over 10–12 weeks, the intern will assist with the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of mechanical systems for the vertical building industry, gaining hands-on experience on real projects alongside experienced engineers and consultants. The role supports project budgets, coordination across teams, and delivery of project goals and client expectations, particularly for education-focused work, as well as broader public-sector and institutional projects. The team’s work includes high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030. The position is full-time and in-office. The posting identifies San Francisco, California as the location, while also stating that IMEG is hiring for Ontario, California. Sponsorship is not available. This is a paid internship at an hourly rate of $22–$24, with compensation potentially varying by location and applicant qualifications. IMEG is a 100% employee-owned firm and provides interns with an assigned mentor, a cohort of fellow interns, cross-discipline and office exposure, and opportunities to contribute to real project work and firm-wide innovation efforts.

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 (BIM) software.
Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with individuals or groups.

Nice To Haves

Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with design portions of mechanical systems projects in accordance with applicable codes and IMEG standards.
Research commercially available equipment.
Assist with maintaining client relationships, project design notebooks, and documentation for permanent record files.
Assist with coordinating design and schedules with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment supplier teams.
Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions, and monitor project design progress.
Assist with reviewing project documents for accuracy and completeness before final check.
Assist with preparing and issuing addendum information.
Conduct periodic job site observations and provide other services required by the contract services agreement.
Support project budgets, project goals, and client expectations in coordination with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Paid internship with hands-on project work.
Assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns.
Potential path to full-time employment; the posting notes that many interns and co-ops convert to full-time roles.
Potential annual bonuses and stock ownership options.
Health insurance coverage, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
Employee wellness program.
Life and disability insurance.
Retirement savings plan.
Paid holidays.
Paid time off (PTO).
Flexible schedule.
Tuition reimbursement assistance.
Professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement.