Sustainability & Energy Engineering Intern

About the role

IMEG is hiring a Sustainability & Energy Engineering Intern in Naperville, IL for a Summer 2027 opportunity. Over the course of 10 to 12 weeks, you will work closely with experienced engineers and consultants on engineering analysis and the implementation of sustainability and energy efficiency measures in buildings. The team supports sustainability, decarbonization, and compliance initiatives, including energy modeling, LL97 and LL88 support, audits, solar and BESS analysis, and NYSERDA support, contributing across strategic growth services and executive leadership initiatives. IMEG puts people at the center of its culture, offering a paid internship with real, hands‑on project work, a structured mentor‑guided program, a clear path to full‑time employment, exposure across disciplines and offices at a 100+ office employee‑owned firm, and access to internal innovation tools such as the IMEG AI platform (MEG).

Responsibilities

• Assist with sustainable design practices across the company.
• Assist with building performance analyses on projects.
• Support green building certification efforts, including energy modeling, documentation, and certification coordination for the project team.
• Coordinate design information from architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment‑supplier sources to inform energy models.
• Assist in identifying building and campus decarbonization strategies, including solar photovoltaic assessments and calculations.
• Assist in making sustainable design recommendations and design decisions with support from senior staff.
• Research code requirements for energy‑efficient design, including LEED, IECC, and ASHRAE 90.1.
• Assist with the preparation and issuance of reports.

Requirements

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

Skills

• Strong interest in sustainability and innovation.
• Working knowledge of building interior and exterior systems.
• Working knowledge of green building certifications such as LEED, WELL, Living Building, etc.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Employee wellness program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Generous PTO and flexible schedule.
• Tuition reimbursement assistance.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance available on the first day of employment.

Pay

Pay Range: $22.00–$24.00 per hour.

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule; 10‑ to 12‑week summer program.