Electrical Engineering Intern | Seattle, WA

IMEG; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Mentor program

Paid internship

Job summary

IMEG, in Seattle, invites Electrical Engineering students to join a 10-12 week summer internship. You will assist in analysis, design and oversight of building electrical systems as part of a collaborative team of engineers and consultants.

The internship is paid, offering real project work and hands-on exposure to building systems design, with mentoring and a structured program supporting career growth into full-time roles.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Electrical Engineering with at least 2 years completed.
• Exposure to design documentation and cross-discipline coordination is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design portions of projects according to codes and IMEG standards.
• Research commercially available equipment resources.
• Support client relations, project notebooks, and documentation for permanent records.
• Coordinate design schedules with architecture, structure, electrical, mechanical, and other disciplines.
• Document design decisions and meetings while tracking progress.
• Review project documents for accuracy before final checks.
• Prepare and issue addendum information.
• Conduct periodic site observations as required by the contract.

Skills

Design consulting interest

CAD/BIM exposure

MS Office proficiency

Clear communication

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering (in progress)

Tools

CAD/BIM tools

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 an Electrical Engineering Intern in Seattle, WA or the Portland/Vancouver area. Over 10-12 weeks, you'll assist in the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems in buildings as part of a team of experienced engineers and consultants. This is a paid internship with real project work and hands-on exposure to building systems design.

In this role, you'll support project documentation, coordination, and design progress while working within project budgets and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. You'll contribute to work across hospitality, mixed-use, and government markets, supporting high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

At a Glance

Location: Seattle, WA

Discipline: Electrical

Markets: Hospitality; Mixed Use; Government; MEP

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 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 notebooks, and documentation for permanent record files
• Assist with coordinating design and schedules with other disciplines, including 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 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 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

• Broad integrated MEP work with strong emphasis on multifamily housing, mixed-use, hospitality, transit, and civic/public projects, with recurring mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology scope.
• Additional support areas include energy modeling, commissioning, telecom, security, and architectural lighting on larger coordinated efforts.
• The team shows particular strength in urban residential developments, mixed-use projects, transportation and access improvements, parks, school district work, and hospitality renovations.
• Recent work includes Overlake East Phase I, Housing / Multi-family, and Sound Transit Auburn Station Parking & Access Improvement, Transportation.

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