Electrical Engineering Intern | New York, NY
At a Glance
- Location: New York, NY
- Discipline: Electrical
- Markets: Hospitality; Mixed Use; Office/Commercial; MEP
- Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid, 10-12 week summer program
- Sponsorship: Not available
What You'll Do
- Assist with designing electrical system portions of projects according to code and IMEG standards
- Support engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems in buildings
- Research commercially available equipment for project use
- Help maintain client relations, project design notebooks, and documentation for permanent record files
- Coordinate design and schedule activities with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment supplier teams
- Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress
- Review project documents for accuracy
- Review project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting a final check
- Assist with preparation and issuance of addendum information
- Conduct periodic job site observations and support other services required by the contract services agreement
What You'll Bring
- Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required
- Strong interest in design consulting
- Previous exposure to CAD and/or BIM 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
New York team supporting hospitality, mixed-use, office-commercial, and MEP work, with a current portfolio led most clearly by aviation and terminal projects plus urban commercial interiors and landlord-tenant work. Dense urban MEP and fire protection coordination for airports, terminals, retail and office fit-outs, and landlord infrastructure work. Extensive work tied to JFK Terminal 6 and other airport programs. Additional aviation work at JFK T5 and T8, LGA, BWI, SAN, SEA, and related advertising, telecom, and terminal packages. Heavy New York-area retail, office, restaurant, and tenant review work, plus select condo, residential, adaptive reuse, and hospitality assignments. Recent work includes JFK Terminal 6 Stage 3, Transportation / Aviation, and Marriott Tribute Hotel / Washington, DC / New Marriott Tribute Hotel in DC, Hospitality.
Why IMEG
- 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 Pay Range: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour. 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.