Mechanical Engineering Intern | Madison, WI

IMEG Corp; Madison, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Insurance from day one

Job summary

IMEG Corp in Madison, WI offers a 10–12 week summer internship in mechanical design. You will assist with design portions of projects, research equipment, and support client relations while maintaining project records.

The program includes a mentor, structured activities, and a clear path to full-time opportunities. Required is at least 2 years toward a BS in Mechanical Engineering; no prior internship is required, and strong MS Office and AutoCAD/BIM skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years towards a BS in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong interest in design consulting.
• Proficient with MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Skilled in AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written form.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MS Office

AutoCAD

BIM

Communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering (2+ years progress)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

At a Glance

Location: Madison, WI

Discipline: Mechanical

Markets: None listed

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Work Schedule: Full-time in office, 10-12 week summer program

Program Length: 10-12 weeks

Sponsorship: Not available

Salary: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with design portions of projects related to discipline systems in accordance with code and IMEG standards
• Assist with researching commercially available equipment
• Support client relations, maintain the project design notebook, and provide documentation for permanent record files
• Assist with coordinating design and schedule 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 before requesting a final check
• Assist with preparing and issuing addendum information
• Conduct periodic job site observations and support other services 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 Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent

Required Experience

• None required

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong interest in design consulting
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Skilled in AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modeling (Building Information Model) software
• 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

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

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.

We are IMEG.

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.

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.