Sustainability & Energy Intern — Hybrid, ESOP, Growth Path

IMEG Consultants; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Path to full-time position

ESOP culture

Job summary

IMEG Consultants in Naperville, IL is seeking a Sustainability & Energy Engineering Intern for a 10 to 12 week Summer 2027 program. You will work with experienced engineers on energy modeling, LEED/WELL/PHIUS/Green Globes certification support, and CFD analyses.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support decarbonization efforts, and help ensure project goals within budgets. The role emphasizes hands-on project work in a 100% employee-owned firm, with a mentor and potential path to

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent required.
• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry 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

Sustainability interest

Green building knowledge

MS Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering/Architecture (in progress)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

IMEG Consultants in Naperville, IL is seeking a Sustainability & Energy Engineering Intern for a 10 to 12 week Summer 2027 program. You will work with experienced engineers on energy modeling, LEED/WELL/PHIUS/Green Globes certification support, and CFD analyses.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support decarbonization efforts, and help ensure project goals within budgets. The role emphasizes hands-on project work in a 100% employee-owned firm, with a mentor and potential path to