Mechanical Engineering Intern | Naperville, IL

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship with hands-on project

Mentor program with cohort of interns

Path to full-time employment

Job summary

IMEG Corp in Naperville, IL is seeking a Mechanical Engineering intern to assist with design portions of projects, research equipment, and coordinate with multiple disciplines.

The internship runs for 10-12 weeks in the summer, full-time, in the office. A mentor and structured program will guide the intern, with potential to convert to a full-time role after the program.

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years towards a BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong interest in design consulting.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Skilled in AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Clear oral and written communication to individuals or groups.
• Preferred: prior internship in building design consulting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design portions of projects related to discipline systems in accordance with code and IMEG standards.
• Research commercially available equipment.
• Support client relations and maintain project design notebook; provide documentation for permanent records.
• Coordinate design and schedule with other disciplines (architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, tech, clerical, and equipment suppliers).
• Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions; monitor project design progress.

Skills

Strong interest in design consulting

MS Office proficiency

AutoCAD / BIM

Clear communication

Education

2+ years toward BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Job description

At a Glance

Location: Naperville, IL
Discipline: Mechanical
Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
Work Schedule: Full-time in office, 10-12 week summer program
Program Length: 10-12 weeks
Sponsorship: Not available

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

Salary

Salary: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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].