Mechanical Intern Technician: Design & Field Experience

IMEG; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Intern cohort of peers

Path to full-time opportunity

Exposure to AI tools and VR projects

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

IMEG is offering a Summer 2027 Mechanical Intern Technician internship in Germantown, MD. Over 10–12 weeks, you will assist in design, analysis, and oversight of mechanical systems for government, municipal, and science & technology projects, under experienced engineers.

You will support documentation, field observations, and coordination across disciplines, while learning BIM, CAD, Civil 3D, and project management practices in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associate’s Degree utilizing Autodesk Civil 3D or equivalent software tools or engineering required.
• May be required to assist with field duties such as surveying and materials testing.
• Strong interest in design consulting.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office programs, CAD software and BIM.
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups.
• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design portions of mechanical systems projects according to code and IMEG standards.
• Assist with researching resources for commercially available equipment.
• Assist with client relations, project design notebook updates, and documentation for permanent record files.
• Assist with coordinating design and schedule with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment supplier teams.
• Assist with documenting design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress.
• Assist with reviewing project documents for accuracy and completeness before final check.
• Assist with preparing and issuing addendum information.
• Conduct periodic job site observations and other services required by the contract services agreement.

Skills

Field surveying

Materials testing

Design software

BIM

MS Office

Oral & written comms

Education

Associate’s degree in progress

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

CAD software

BIM

Job description

IMEG is offering a Summer 2027 Mechanical Intern Technician internship in Germantown, MD. Over 10–12 weeks, you will assist in design, analysis, and oversight of mechanical systems for government, municipal, and science & technology projects, under experienced engineers.

You will support documentation, field observations, and coordination across disciplines, while learning BIM, CAD, Civil 3D, and project management practices in a hands-on environment.