Electrical Engineering New Graduate | Philadelphia, PA

This posting is for Summer 2027 New Graduate opportunities. IMEG is an employee-owned firm offering big-firm resources with local-team relationships and a unified culture.

About the role

This entry-level role offers hands-on design, analysis, and project execution experience, with mentorship, training, and opportunities to grow your expertise from day one. You will assist in the engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems in buildings. In this role, you will support project execution, planning, documentation, and client communication while working within project budgets and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. You will join a team with a strong education focus and contribute to high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Discipline: Electrical
Markets: Education
Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
Travel: Up to 5%
Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid
Sponsorship: Not available

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and analysis of electrical systems for buildings, creating detailed designs, specifications, and calculations using engineering software and tools.
• Support consulting projects as part of the project team, helping move work forward to meet project goals and client expectations.
• Interact with clients to gather project requirements and communicate technical information clearly and professionally.
• Help build and maintain client relationships through professional communication.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and design-progress documentation to support deadlines and objectives.
• Analyze low to medium complexity engineering tasks and help develop practical, efficient solutions with senior engineers and consultants.
• Participate in quality control processes to help ensure designs and solutions meet company standards, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and electrical engineering best practices, and contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts.
• Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work and help identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with electrical systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, architects, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required
• Engineering in Training (EIT) or equivalent required
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications
• Strong technical and analytical skills including knowledge of principles relating to circuit theory, electromagnetism, power systems, and electronics as they relate to electrical systems design for buildings
• Knowledge of industry standard engineering software and tools, including lighting photometric calculation software such as AGI, Elum Tools, Visual Lighting, or other; energy compliance software such as ComCheck; and familiar use of Adobe or Bluebeam Revu
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges
• Basic knowledge in the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) software
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 5% with occasional overnight stays

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred
• Engineering in Training (EIT) License 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

Philadelphia MEP team with a strong education and cultural-institution portfolio including:

• Museum, library, and campus work such as Penn Museum, Swarthmore, and Johns Hopkins
• HVAC replacement and electrical switchgear, including historic-preservation projects
• Multifamily housing and religious-facility experience

Recent work includes Penn Museum Egypt & Nubia Galleries (Cultural), Swarthmore McCabe Library (Education), and Eastern State Penitentiary HVAC (Cultural).

Benefits

• Consultancy 101: structured development program building consulting and technical foundation from day one
• Assigned mentor to guide growth from day one
• IDEA Program: firm-wide innovation accelerator for developing and scaling new tools (VR, AI, carbon-reduction technology)
• MEG: in-house AI platform to streamline project workflows and calculations
• Employee ownership (ESOP): fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing
• PE, SE, and other license exam prep, with a clear path from EIT to PE
• Dress for Your Day flexibility
• Generous time off: 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription
• Flexible schedule
• Tuition reimbursement assistance