Electrical Engineering Intern | New York, NY

About the Role

Over 10-12 weeks, you'll assist in the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems in buildings while working closely with a team of experienced engineers and consultants. This paid, mentored internship offers real project work supporting design coordination, documentation, and project progress across disciplines. You'll contribute to projects in government/municipal and science & technology markets while helping teams meet project goals, client expectations, and budget requirements.

What You'll Do

• Assist with electrical system design for building projects in accordance with code and IMEG standards
• Assist with engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems in buildings
• Assist with researching commercially available equipment
• Assist with maintaining client relations, project design notebooks, 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
• Work within the project's monetary budget and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations

Requirements

• Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• Strong interest in design consulting
• Previous exposure to CAD and/or Building Information Model software
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 Pounds
• Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull
• Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises

About the Team

Long Island City shows a mix of government/sustainability/energy projects and technical building systems, including BESS, clean-energy community coordination, and healthcare/outpatient facility work. That suggests a team comfortable with civic energy programs and technically complex infrastructure delivery, especially where sustainability and system integration matter. The BESS and NYSERDA projects are the clearest technical/sustainability signals in the retrieved records. Recent work includes Queens Borough Public Library - Jamaica / Jamaica, NY / QPL - Broad Channel - Facade, Roofing, Waterproofing, Government (City/County/State); Queens Borough Public Library - Jamaica / Queens, NY / Queens Public Library Broad Channel - DOB Variance Request, Government (City/County/State); and FDNY - IMEG-165 - Fleet Services Borden Avenue, Government (City/County/State).

Why IMEG

• We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member shares in that mission as an owner.
• A paid internship with real, hands-on project work, not busywork
• A structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns
• A 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

Pay

State of New York Salary Range: $22 - $24 per hour. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options.