Electrical Engineering Intern | Scottsdale, AZ

IMEG; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentor program

Cohort of interns

Clear path to full-time

Job summary

IMEG is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern for a 10-12 week summer program in Scottsdale, AZ. You'll assist in analysis, design, and oversight of electrical systems in buildings, working with experienced engineers and consultants on real project work.

You'll support project documentation, coordination, and site observations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet client expectations and project goals.

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years towards a BS in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.
• Interest in design consulting and building systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and analysis of electrical systems per code and standards.
• Support documentation and project records for permanent files.
• Coordinate with disciplines and suppliers to align design with project goals.
• Conduct site observations and document progress and decisions.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Design interest

Education

Pursuing BS in Electrical Engineering (2+ years completed)

Tools

CAD

BIM

MS Office

Job description

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

100% Employee-Owned

This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities.

IMEG is hiring an Electrical Engineering Intern in Scottsdale, AZ. Over 10-12 weeks, you'll assist in the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems in buildings while working closely with experienced engineers and consultants on real project work.

In this role, you'll support project documentation, coordination, and job site observations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to help meet project goals and client expectations. You'll contribute to work serving education and related building markets, advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

At a Glance

• Location: Scottsdale, AZ
• Discipline: Electrical
• Markets: Education
• Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
• Work Schedule: Full-time in office, 10-12 week summer program
• Program Length: 10-12 week summer program
• Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

• Assist with designing discipline systems in accordance with code and company standards.
• Research commercially available equipment and resources to support project needs.
• Support client relationships and maintain project design documentation for permanent record files.
• Coordinate design and scheduling with other disciplines, including architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment suppliers.
• Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress.
• Review project documents for accuracy and completeness before final check.
• Assist with preparing and issuing addendum information.
• Conduct periodic job site observations and support other services required by the contract services agreement.
• Work within the project's monetary budget and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.

What You'll Bring

Required Education and Experience

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

Required Skills And 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

About The Team

• Service mix spans education and industrial work, but the active portfolio is notably broad, covering higher education, hospitality, healthcare, telecom and utility, tribal and government, and mixed commercial projects. Across that mix, full MEP delivery is the backbone, with frequent construction-administration support and recurring fire protection, technology, and energy-modeling involvement.
• The team also supports labs, cleanrooms, central-plant work, public and tribal facilities, hotels, senior living, and utility and telecom infrastructure upgrades. Overall, the portfolio suggests strong multidisciplinary MEP coordination for complex renovation and expansion work across the Southwest.
• Recent work includes Northern Arizona University / Thermal Storage and FIeldhouse Ice Hockey, Education; Grand Canyon Lookout Studio Restoration / Grand Canyon Village, Arizona / Amend 003 CA Services, Government (Federal); and Grand Canyon National Park Lodges / Grand Canyon, AZ / Grand Canyon Lookout Studio Phase II, Commercial.

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

Bring Your Career to IMEG

IMEG is 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.

Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/.

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