Electrical Engineering Co-op | Philadelphia, PA

IMEG; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentor program

Path to full-time

Employee-owned ESOP

Job summary

IMEG is hiring an Electrical Engineering Co-op in Philadelphia, PA to assist experienced engineers with the analysis, design, and oversight of electrical systems in buildings. The 3-12 month program offers hands-on experience while supporting project work.

You will work within project budgets and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations, contributing to education and cultural-institution projects aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least 2 years toward a BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Internship experience in building design consulting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design portions of projects related to discipline systems according to code and IMEG standards.
• Assist with researching commercially available equipment resources.
• Assist with client relations, project design notebook preparation, and documentation for permanent record files.
• Coordinate design and schedules with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment-supplier disciplines.
• Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress.
• Review project documents for accuracy and completeness before final check.
• Prepare and issue addendum information.
• Conduct periodic job site observations and other services required by the contract services agreement.

Skills

Strong interest in design consulting

Clear oral and written communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

2 years toward BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

BIM software

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 Co-op Internship opportunities.

IMEG is hiring an Electrical Engineering Co-op in Philadelphia, PA, to assist experienced engineers and consultants with the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems in buildings. You will gain hands-on experience over a 3-12 month program while supporting project work.

You will work within project monetary budgets and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. The work supports education and cultural-institution projects while advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

At a Glance

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Discipline: Electrical Engineering

Markets: Education

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid, 3-12 month program

Program Length: 3-12 months

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 researching commercially available equipment resources.
• Assist with client relations, project design notebook preparation, and documentation for permanent record files.
• Assist with coordinating design and schedules with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment-supplier disciplines.
• Assist with documenting design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress.
• Assist with reviewing project documents for accuracy and completeness before requesting a final check.
• Assist with preparing and issuing addendum information.
• Conduct periodic job site observations and other services 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

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong interest in design consulting
• Previous exposure to CAD and/or BIM 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

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 Pounds
• Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull
• Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises

About The Team

• Philadelphia MEP team with a strong education and cultural-institution portfolio
• Museum, library, and campus work including Penn Museum, Swarthmore, and Johns Hopkins
• HVAC replacement and electrical switchgear, including historic-preservation projects
• Multifamily housing and religious-facility experience
• Recent work includes Penn Museum Egypt & Nubia Galleries, Cultural; Swarthmore McCabe Library, Education; and Eastern State Penitentiary HVAC, Cultural.

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

Consistent with Philadelphia law, a background check may be conducted after a conditional offer of employment. Any criminal history will be assessed on an individualized basis in relation to the position.

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 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.

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