Sustainability & Energy Engineering Intern

IMEG Consultants•Saint Louis, MO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

IMEG is hiring a Sustainability & Energy Engineering Intern in Naperville, Illinois, for its Summer 2027 internship program. This hybrid internship lasts 10 to 12 weeks and offers paid, hands-on project work alongside experienced engineers and consultants. The intern will support engineering analysis and implementation of sustainability and energy-efficiency measures in buildings, including energy modeling, daylight analysis, carbon analysis, life-cycle cost analysis, CFD analysis, and green-building certification efforts such as LEED, WELL, PHIUS, and Green Globes. The role also involves collaboration with cross-functional project teams and working within project budgets to meet project goals and client expectations. The sustainability team supports sustainability, decarbonization, and compliance initiatives. Current work includes energy modeling, LL97 and LL88 support, audits, solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) analysis, and NYSERDA support. Interns receive an assigned mentor and join a cohort of fellow interns, with exposure across disciplines and offices at an employee-owned firm. Sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Completed at least two years toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Architecture, or an equivalent field.
Strong interest in sustainability and innovation.
Working knowledge of building interior and exterior systems.
Working knowledge of green building certifications such as LEED, WELL, or Living Building.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
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 sustainable design practices across the company.
Assist with building performance analyses on projects.
Support green building certification efforts, including energy modeling, documentation, and certification coordination for project teams.
Coordinate design information from architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment-supplier sources to inform energy models.
Assist in identifying building and campus decarbonization strategies, including solar photovoltaic assessments and calculations.
Assist in making sustainable design recommendations and design decisions with support from senior staff.
Research code requirements for energy-efficient design, including LEED, IECC, and ASHRAE 90.1.
Assist with the preparation and issuance of reports.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and work within project budgets to help meet project goals and client expectations.