Sustainability & Energy Engineering New Graduate

IMEG Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Mentorship program

Professional development

Flexible schedule

Job summary

IMEG Corporation in Naperville, IL is seeking a Sustainability & Energy New Graduate for Summer 2027. You will support sustainable design across the company, with hands-on design, analysis, and project execution under mentorship.

Responsibilities include energy modeling, CFD, daylighting analysis, life cycle cost analysis, and certification support. You will contribute to client decarbonization strategies and internal technical development, with opportunities to grow from day one.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent required.
• Internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• FEMA/ICS Emergency Management and Critical Infrastructure experience preferred.
• Experience with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies guidance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building performance analyses on projects.
• Consult with clients on decarbonization strategies and optimization.
• Support projects pursuing building certifications, including energy modeling and documentation.
• Lead sustainable design projects and assist with workload management.
• Act as a technical resource on projects with senior staff support.
• Contribute to internal technical development.

Skills

Energy modeling

CFD analysis

Daylighting analysis

Life Cycle Cost Analysis

Certification support (LEED/WELL/PHIUS

BIM programs

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Architecture

Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification preferred

Tools

Revit

CFD software

Job description

Sustainability & Energy New Graduate | Naperville, IL

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

This posting is for Summer 2027 New Graduate opportunities.

IMEG is hiring a Sustainability & Energy New Graduate in Naperville, IL to support sustainable design practice across the company. This entry-level role offers hands-on design, analysis, and project execution experience, with mentorship, training, and opportunities to grow your expertise from day one.

As part of the Sustainability & Energy team, you will support work involving energy modeling, daylight analysis, carbon analysis, life cycle cost analysis, LEED/WELL/PHIUS/Green Globes certification support and administration, and CFD analysis. You will also contribute to client decarbonization strategies, technical analysis, quality control, and internal technical development across our Strategic Growth Services practice.

At a Glance

• Discipline: Sustainability & Energy
• Markets: Strategic Growth Services
• Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
• Travel: Up to 10%
• Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

• Conduct building performance analyses on projects

• Consult with clients on strategies to decarbonize and optimize their projects

• Support projects seeking building certifications, including energy modeling, documentation, and lead certification for the project team

• Lead sustainable design projects and assist with management of team workload

• Serve as a technical resource for resolving issues on projects, with assistance from senior staff

• Assist in making design recommendations and design decisions with support from senior staff

• Actively participate in the quality control process for team projects

• Contribute to internal technical development for both large and small projects through the Technical Operations Team

• Develop technical analysis reports and presentation deliverables, and present to internal and external audiences

What You'll Bring

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent required

• Internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification preferred

• Experience and certifications with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Homeland Security in the areas of Incident Command System (ICS) Emergency Management, Emergency Response, and Critical Infrastructure and Assessments preferred

• Experience with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, personnel, and procedures (e. g. Unified Facilities Code, US Army Corps of Engineers and other guidance and documentation on force protection construction and engineering) preferred

Required Skills/Abilities

• Energy modeling and analysis of all building types including CFD and Daylighting analysis and Life Cycle Cost Analysis

• Whole building life-cycle assessments

• Knowledge and implementation experience of national and local energy conservation codes and local laws

• Knowledge of federal and regional tax rebate and incentive programs

• Ability to communicate clearly in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

• Knowledge of operational and embodied carbon

• Demonstrated aptitude to design/manage major large projects, and often multiple projects concurrently

• Custom programming/tool generation

• Post occupancy energy evaluation and measurement and verification

• Working knowledge of BIM programs

• Proficient in Microsoft and MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Ability to travel up to 10% with occasional overnight stays

Why IMEG

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.

• Consultancy 101: our structured development program that builds your consulting and technical foundation from day one
• An assigned mentor to guide your growth from day one
• 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
• MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations
• Employee ownership (ESOP): fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing
• PE, SE, and other license exam prep, with a clear path from EIT to PE
• Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)
• Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription

Salary Range: $76,000-$86,000 per year

The range listed above represents the base pay IMEG reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position in the work location identified above at the time of posting. For positions available in multiple locations, the minimums and maximums may vary based on work location.

Individual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate's experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and licensure and certifications.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws. Additional information regarding employee benefits may be found on our company website at www.imegcorp.com.

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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