Electrical Engineering Intern | Urbandale, IA

IMEG; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

IMEG is hiring an Electrical Engineering Intern in Urbandale, Iowa to work with engineers on electrical systems in buildings. Over 10-12 weeks, you will gain hands-on experience supporting real project work alongside experienced professionals.

You will help manage budgets and coordinate with cross-functional teams, while documenting design decisions and progress. Required: 2+ years toward a BS in Electrical Engineering, CAD/BIM exposure, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS in Electrical Engineering with at least 2 years completed.
• Strong interest in design consulting and engineering analysis.
• Exposure to CAD or BIM software and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems in buildings.
• Assist with design portions of projects according to code and IMEG standards.
• Support project work within budgets while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Skills

CAD

BIM software

MS Office

Communication

Education

2+ years toward BS in EE

Tools

CAD software

BIM tools

MS Office

Job description

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 Urbandale, Iowa to work closely with a team of experienced engineers and consultants on engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems in buildings. Over 10-12 weeks, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting real project work alongside experienced professionals. In this role, you will help the team work within project budgets, collaborate with cross-functional disciplines, and support project progress through documentation and periodic job site observations. You will contribute to building projects with strong higher education, lab, campus, and health-science coordination while advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

At a Glance

Location: Urbandale, IA Discipline: Electrical Engineering Markets: Commercial and institutional 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 engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems in buildings
• Assist with design portions of projects related to discipline systems according to code and IMEG standards
• Support project work within the project’s monetary budget while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations
• Assist with researching resources for commercially available equipment
• Assist with good client relations, project design notebook, and documentation for permanent record files
• Assist with coordinating design and schedule with other disciplines such as architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical and equipment suppliers
• Assist with documenting design decisions, meetings, and instructions from client promptly while monitoring project design progress
• Assist with review of all project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting a final check
• Assist with preparation and issuance of addendum information
• Conduct periodic job site observations and all 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
• Required Skills/Abilities Strong interest in design consulting, Previous exposure to CAD and/or Building Information Model 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

• Work is heavily higher-education focused, with recurring mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, technology, and energy-modeling scope on classrooms, science buildings, student housing, and health-science projects. That pattern suggests a strong full-service MEP team with especially solid experience in lab, campus, and complex student-facility coordination.
• A notable additional signal is the health-sciences and research tilt, including geothermal/all-electric and lab-intensive work at Des Moines University and Drake University.
• Recent work includes BASF / Malcolm / New Service, Industrial; The Marshalltown Company / Marshalltown, IA / Mezzanine buildout., Industrial; and Wells Fargo / Hoffman Estates, IL / Alarm Redesign, Commercial.

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

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. All applicants have the right to request access, correction, and deletion of their personal information from our system. In order to make a request, please email [e-mail].

As a people-centered engineering firm we know IMEG’s brand is centered around the technical skills of our people. We are 100% employee-owned and we value the collective abilities, expertise, and continuity of our team members. We understand the importance of an engaged culture and the power of teamwork. We believe in investing in our people and their professional futures through continuous training, community involvement, and the ability to develop a niche specialty. We also believe in committing to the same sustainability ideals we encourage for our clients - a practice of reduce, reuse, and recycle. We are IMEG.