Controls Intern | Urbandale, IA

IMEG; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

IMEG is hiring a Controls Intern in Urbandale, IA to support engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of control systems. Over 10-12 weeks, you’ll gain 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 staying within the project budget and client expectations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Electrical Engineering with at least two years completed.
• Interest in design consulting and building performance.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical 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 records
• Assist with coordinating design and schedules with other disciplines
• Assist with documenting design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring progress
• Assist with reviewing project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to 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

Interest in design consulting

AutoCAD Electrical

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Communication skills (oral & written)

Education

2+ years toward BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Controls Intern | Urbandale, IA

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 Urbandale, IA 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: Urbandale, IA

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

Required

Education

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

Experience

• None listed

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

• 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

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.

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 includinglactation), 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.