Controls Intern | Omaha, NE

IMEG; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentor program

Path to full-time

IDEA Program

VR/AI tools

Job summary

IMEG is hiring a Controls Intern in Omaha, NE for a 10-12 week summer internship. You will support engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of control systems alongside experienced engineers, producing control documents and coordinating with multiple disciplines.

Qualifications include 2+ years toward a BS in Electrical Engineering, exposure to AutoCAD Electrical, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required
• Strong interest in design consulting
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with design portions of projects related to discipline systems according to code and IMEG standards
• Assist with producing control documents such as IO list, connection schedule, loop drawings, and schematics
• Assist with client relations, project design notebooks, and documentation for permanent record files
• Assist with coordinating design and schedules with other disciplines such as architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment suppliers
• Assist with documenting design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress
• Assist with reviewing project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting a final check
• Assist with preparing and issuing addendum information
• Conduct periodic job site observations and other services as required by the contract services agreement

Skills

MS Office

Design interest

Communication

Education

2+ years toward BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

• Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

100% Employee-Owned

• Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities.

IMEG is hiring a Controls Intern in Omaha, NE to support engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of control systems. Over 10-12 weeks, you'll work closely with experienced engineers and consultants while gaining hands‑on experience with real project work.

In this role, you'll help produce control documents, coordinate with other disciplines, document design decisions, and support project progress while working within the project's monetary budget and client expectations. You'll contribute to work connected to building performance, controls, and commissioning implementation within Strategic Growth Services.

At a Glance

• Location: Omaha, NE
• Discipline: Controls
• Markets: Strategic Growth Services
• Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
• Work Schedule: full-time in office, 10-12 week summer program
• Program Length: 10-12 weeks
• Sponsorship: Not available

What You’ll Do

• Assist with design portions of projects related to discipline systems according to code and IMEG standards
• Assist with producing control documents such as IO list, connection schedule, loop drawings, and schematics
• Assist with client relations, project design notebooks, and documentation for permanent record files
• Assist with coordinating design and schedules with other disciplines such as architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment suppliers
• Assist with documenting design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress
• Assist with reviewing project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting a final check
• Assist with preparing and issuing addendum information
• Conduct periodic job site observations and other services as required by the contract services agreement

What You’ll Bring

Education

• Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong interest in design consulting
• Previous exposure to AutoCAD Electrical software
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

Preferred

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

About The Team

• Building performance, controls, and commissioning implementation
• BAS, controls programming, PCx, integration, analytics, and owner-support
• Strategic Growth Services
• Recent work includes UNMC Project Health - Controls Delivery, Healthcare / Controls, and Lewis Central High School PCx & Integration, Education / Commissioning & Integration.

Why IMEG

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.

• A paid internship with real, hands‑on project work, not busywork
• A structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns
• A clear path to full-time: many interns and co‑ops convert to full‑time roles at IMEG
• IDEA Program: a firm‑wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon‑reduction technology
• Real impact from day one: at IMEG, an intern once became our Virtual Reality leader
• Exposure across disciplines and offices at a 100+ office, employee‑owned firm
• MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

Bring Your Career to IMEG

IMEG, an employee‑owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

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IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’s status, political affiliation, non‑merit‑based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.