Fire Protection Engineering Intern | Des Moines, IA

This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities at IMEG, a 100% employee-owned firm offering big-firm resources with local-team relationships.

About the role

IMEG is hiring a Fire Protection Engineering Intern in Des Moines, IA to support engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of fire protection systems in buildings. Over 10-12 weeks, you will assist with real project work alongside experienced engineers and consultants in a paid, mentored internship. This opportunity supports work connected to public-safety, industrial, and federal facility applications while helping teams meet project goals and client expectations.

Locations: Des Moines, IA; Louisville, KY; and Boston, MA.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design portions of fire protection systems for building projects according to code and IMEG standards
• Research commercially available equipment and supporting resources
• Support project budgeting and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations
• Help maintain client relations, project design notebooks, and permanent record documentation
• Coordinate design and schedule information with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment supplier teams
• Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project progress
• Review project documents for accuracy and completeness before final check
• Assist with preparation and issuance of addendum information
• Conduct periodic job site observations and support contract-required services

Requirements

• Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

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

Benefits

• 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
• Comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement
• Eligibility to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on the first day of employment
• Annual bonuses and stock ownership options
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)

Pay

State of Massachusetts Pay Range: $22.00–$24.00 per hour. The range listed represents the base pay IMEG reasonably expects to pay for this position in the work location identified at the time of posting. Individual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and licensure and certifications.