Technology Designer New Graduate | St. Louis, MO
This posting is for Summer 2027 New Graduate opportunities in Columbus, Ohio. IMEG is 100% employee-owned, offering big-firm resources with local-team relationships.
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 engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of low-voltage technology (ICT) systems in buildings. In this role, you will support project execution, work within project budgets, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. You will also contribute to technology consulting work that supports education and institutional projects while building strong client and team relationships.
Responsibilities
- Develop technology design documentation, including drawings, specifications, equipment layouts, system diagrams, schedules, and design calculations.
- Utilize engineering and design software to develop coordinated technology solutions in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements. Software may include, but is not limited to: Revit, Vizio (A/V & Network), iBWave (RF / WiFi Modeling), EASE / EASE Evac (Speaker Modeling), JVSG (Camera Coverage), ArcGIS (ESRI), PowerBI, Microsoft Office.
- Participate in project site visits and existing-condition assessments to document facility conditions and identify design considerations.
- Assist with evaluating project requirements and developing practical, efficient technology solutions under the guidance of experienced designers and engineers.
- Coordinate technology systems with architectural, electrical, mechanical, structural, and other building systems throughout the design process.
- Support the preparation and review of construction documents, specifications, and other project deliverables through multiple phases of design.
- Participate in client and project team meetings, contributing to discussions, documenting project requirements, and communicating technical information.
- Assist with project planning, task coordination, scheduling, and tracking to support successful project delivery.
- Document design decisions, project requirements, and client direction throughout the course of the project.
- Participate in quality control and technical review processes to verify accuracy, coordination, code compliance, and adherence to project requirements.
- Research applicable codes, standards, technologies, and design practices and incorporate relevant information into project work.
- Learn to evaluate technology systems from both a technical and practical perspective, considering performance, constructability, maintainability, and integration with the overall facility.
- Progressively take on greater responsibility for project tasks and deliverables while developing the technical, communication, and project management skills necessary for a career in technology design.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer or related Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, related STEM field, or equivalent.
Skills
- 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 electrical voltage and current, digital and analog signals, basic IT networking topologies and protocols, as it relates to electrical low-voltage systems design for buildings.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- 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 BIM software.
- Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups.
- Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to travel up to 50%, including local, domestic, and international travel as needed for business purposes, which may include overnight stays and/or air travel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry.
- Engineering in Training (EIT) License.
About the Team
This team has a diverse set of backgrounds, including Engineers, Installers, Consultants, and Computer Science professionals. If you are highly motivated, organized, constantly innovating, and enjoy working with teammates who push each other, this is your team. Our high-performing new graduates find themselves in positions to lead projects and mentor others within the first year of work.
Our team Mission Statement is: “We provide mission-ready technology for high-stakes environments.”
- Monthly team training sessions that are peer-led to share trending topics in our industry and lessons learned.
- Team members are located throughout the United States, with opportunities for continued growth in other markets where IMEG has a presence.
- We serve Healthcare, Federal Healthcare, Industrial, Science & Technology, Public Safety, and Mission Critical markets.
- Multidisciplinary team providing technology design solutions for complex facilities and specialized environments.
- Project experience includes telecommunications, network infrastructure, healthcare technology systems, wireless systems, audiovisual systems, electronic security, and other integrated technology systems.
- Opportunity to work across a diverse range of facility types, project scales, and technology applications while developing a broad foundation in technology design.
- Collaborative environment with opportunities to work alongside experienced technology professionals, architects, engineers, owners, and other project stakeholders.
- Team focused on technical development, mentorship, collaboration, and continued professional growth for early-career designers.
Current exciting projects include:
- Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN) Statewide Program (Wireless Engineering Consultation).
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health – New Hospital (Healthcare Design).
- Numerous confidential data centers (Data Center Design).
- New Nuclear Reactor Campus (Industrial Design).
- New Hospital at Tohono O’odham Nation Health Care (Healthcare Design).
- Confidential Pharmaceutical Campus (Science & Technology Design).
- Missouri S&T Bioplex (Science & Technology Design).
Benefits
- Consultancy 101: structured development program building your consulting and technical foundation from day one.
- Assigned mentor to guide your growth from day one.
- IDEA Program: firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology.
- MEG, an in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that 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 (wear what fits your day).
- Generous time off, including 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.
- Assistance with tuition reimbursement.