Electrical Engineering Intern | Naperville, IL

100% employee-owned firm offering big-firm resources with local-team relationships and a unified culture.

About the role

Over 10–12 weeks, you’ll assist in the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems for the vertical building industry while working closely with a team of experienced engineers and consultants on real project work. This internship supports work within project budgets and cross-functional collaboration to help meet project goals and client expectations. You’ll also contribute to documentation, coordination, final-check preparation, addenda, and periodic job-site observations while supporting projects across education, government, and healthcare settings.

Location: Naperville, IL
Discipline: Electrical
Work setting: Full-time in office, 10–12 week summer program
Sponsorship: Not available

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Completed at least 2 years toward a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

Skills

• Strong interest in design consulting
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Skilled in AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM) 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

Pay

$22.00 – $24.00 per hour

Benefits

• Paid internship with real, hands-on project work
• Structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns
• 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
• Comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement
• Eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on the first day of employment