Innovation Services Intern | St. Louis, MO

IMEG; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Cohort of interns

Paid internship

Path to full-time

IDEA Program

Job summary

IMEG is seeking an Innovation Services Intern for a 10–12 week summer program in St. Louis, MO. You will support the innovation team with technical assistance, workflow documentation, and learning new technologies across firm initiatives.

You will shadow senior specialists, assist with data collection and reporting, research emerging technologies, and help document processes to enable cross-functional collaboration. This paid internship includes mentoring and a clear path to future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years toward a BS degree in Engineering or Architecture.
• Strong interest in innovation and technology.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute fresh ideas for innovation projects.
• Assist with data collection and reporting for innovation projects.
• Research emerging technologies related to innovation team objectives.
• Present research findings and project progress to the innovation team.
• Maintain an innovation log to track ideas, issues, and improvements during projects.
• Provide team and engineer support, by troubleshooting and assisting with technology issues.
• Document processes and workflows to support knowledge sharing and consistency.

Skills

Strong interest in innovation

Data principles

Engineering principles

MS Office proficiency

Clear written and verbal communication

Education

Two years toward BS in Engineering/Architecture

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Innovation Services Intern | St. Louis, MO

100% Employee-Owned · Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities.

IMEG is hiring an Innovation Services Intern in St. Louis, Missouri to support the innovation team by providing technical assistance, documenting workflows, and actively learning new technologies that support the firm’s strategic projects. Over 10-12 weeks, you will gain hands‑on experience while supporting innovation project initiatives in multiple areas of specialty.

You will shadow senior specialists and contribute to early‑stage innovation tasks, including research, data collection, reporting, troubleshooting, and process documentation. This role also supports knowledge sharing and cross‑functional collaboration across the firm.

At a Glance

Location: St. Louis, MO
Discipline: Innovation Services
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

• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute fresh ideas for innovation projects.
• Assist with data collection and reporting for innovation projects.
• Research emerging technologies related to innovation team objectives.
• Present research findings and project progress to the innovation team.
• Maintain an innovation log to track ideas, issues, and improvements during projects.
• Provide team and engineer support, virtual and on‑site, by troubleshooting and assisting with technology issues.
• Document processes and workflows to support knowledge sharing and consistency.

What You’ll Bring

Required

Education

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

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong interest in innovation
• Working knowledge of data principles, tools, and frameworks
• Working knowledge of engineering principles
• 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

Salary

$22.00 - $24.00 per hour

About the Team

• Corporate and shared‑services teams that keep a 100% employee‑owned firm of 100+ offices running
• Partner with engineering, operations, and leadership across every discipline and region
• Work that scales: supporting thousands of employee‑owners and projects nationwide
• A collaborative culture where support functions are treated as true business partners

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

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 torace, 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’sstatus, 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 prohibitsdiscrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws andregulations.

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