Sustainability & Energy Engineering New Graduate

IMEG Consultants•Denver, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for Summer 2027 New Graduate opportunities. IMEG is hiring a Sustainability & Energy New Graduate in Naperville, IL to support sustainable design practice across the company. This entry-level role offers hands-on design, analysis, and project execution experience, with mentorship, training, and opportunities to grow your expertise from day one. As part of the Sustainability & Energy team, you will support work involving energy modeling, daylight analysis, carbon analysis, life cycle cost analysis, LEED/WELL/PHIUS/Green Globes certification support and administration, and CFD analysis. You will also contribute to client decarbonization strategies, technical analysis, quality control, and internal technical development across our Strategic Growth Services practice.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent required
Energy modeling and analysis of all building types including CFD and Daylighting analysis and Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Whole building life-cycle assessments
Knowledge and implementation experience of national and local energy conservation codes and local laws
Knowledge of federal and regional tax rebate and incentive programs
Ability to communicate clearly in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
Knowledge of operational and embodied carbon
Demonstrated aptitude to design/manage major large projects, and often multiple projects concurrently
Custom programming/tool generation
Post occupancy energy evaluation and measurement and verification
Working knowledge of BIM programs
Proficient in Microsoft and MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

Internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred
Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification preferred
Experience and certifications with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Homeland Security in the areas of Incident Command System (ICS) Emergency Management, Emergency Response, and Critical Infrastructure and Assessments preferred
Experience with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, personnel, and procedures (e. g. Unified Facilities Code, US Army Corps of Engineers and other guidance and documentation on force protection construction and engineering) preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct building performance analyses on projects
Consult with clients on strategies to decarbonize and optimize their projects
Support projects seeking building certifications, including energy modeling, documentation, and lead certification for the project team
Lead sustainable design projects and assist with management of team workload
Serve as a technical resource for resolving issues on projects, with assistance from senior staff
Assist in making design recommendations and design decisions with support from senior staff
Actively participate in the quality control process for team projects
Contribute to internal technical development for both large and small projects through the Technical Operations Team
Develop technical analysis reports and presentation deliverables, and present to internal and external audiences

Benefits

100% Employee-Owned (ESOP)
Mentorship and training
Consultancy 101: structured development program
Assigned mentor
IDEA Program: firm-wide innovation accelerator
MEG, in-house AI platform
Employee ownership (ESOP): fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing
PE, SE, and other license exam prep
Dress for Your Day flexibility
Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one
Preventive care at 100%
$50/month wellness credit
Calm subscription
Health insurance coverage
Employee wellness program
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
Assistance with tuition reimbursement