Mechanical Engineering Intern - Design & Project Support

IMEG; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentor program

Path to full-time

ESOP ownership

Job summary

IMEG, a 100% employee‑owned engineering firm in Naperville, IL, is offering a Summer 2027 Mechanical Engineering Internship. Over 10–12 weeks you will assist in the analysis, design, and oversight of mechanical systems for vertical building projects while collaborating with a team of experienced engineers.

You will support documentation, coordination, site observations, and cross‑disciplinary work across education, government, and healthcare settings, with mentorship and hands‑on project

Qualifications

• Strong interest in design consulting.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Skilled in AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and orally.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design portions of projects in discipline systems per code and IMEG standards.
• Research commercially available equipment for projects.
• Support client relations, maintain the project design notebook, and prepare documentation for permanent records.
• Coordinate design and schedule with other disciplines (architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, equipment suppliers).
• Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while tracking progress.
• Review project documents for accuracy before final checks.
• Prepare and issue addendum information.
• Conduct periodic job site observations and support services required by the contract.

Skills

Design interest

MS Office proficiency

AutoCAD / BIM

Communication skills

Education

BS progress in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

IMEG, a 100% employee‑owned engineering firm in Naperville, IL, is offering a Summer 2027 Mechanical Engineering Internship. Over 10–12 weeks you will assist in the analysis, design, and oversight of mechanical systems for vertical building projects while collaborating with a team of experienced engineers.

You will support documentation, coordination, site observations, and cross‑disciplinary work across education, government, and healthcare settings, with mentorship and hands‑on project