Sustainability & Energy Intern - Hybrid Decarbonization Focus

IMEG; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentor program

Path to full-time

IDEA Program

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Health insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

IMEG is seeking a Sustainability & Energy Engineering Intern for a 10–12 week Summer 2027 program in Naperville, IL. You will work with experienced engineers to analyze energy performance, support certification efforts, and help implement decarbonization strategies in real projects.

You will gain hands-on experience in energy modeling, LEED/WELL/PHIUS/Green Globes, and CFD analysis while collaborating with cross-functional teams on budgets and client objectives.

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years towards a BS in Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent.
• Prior internship experience in building design consulting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sustainable design practices across the company.
• Assist with building performance analyses on projects.
• Support green building certification efforts, including energy modeling, documentation, and certification coordination for the project team.
• Coordinate design information from architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment-supplier sources to inform energy models.
• Assist in identifying building and campus decarbonization strategies, including solar photovoltaic assessments and calculations.
• Assist in making sustainable design recommendations and design decisions with support from senior staff.
• Research code requirements for energy-efficient design, including LEED, IECC, and ASHRAE 90.1.
• Assist with the preparation and issuance of reports.

Skills

Strong interest in sustainability and-

Building systems knowledge

Green building certifications (LEED, W

Education

2+ years towards BS in Engineering or Architecture

Prior internship in building design consulting (preferred)

Job description

IMEG is seeking a Sustainability & Energy Engineering Intern for a 10–12 week Summer 2027 program in Naperville, IL. You will work with experienced engineers to analyze energy performance, support certification efforts, and help implement decarbonization strategies in real projects.

You will gain hands-on experience in energy modeling, LEED/WELL/PHIUS/Green Globes, and CFD analysis while collaborating with cross-functional teams on budgets and client objectives.