Lighting Design Intern | Madison, WI

Lighting Intern | Madison, WI

100% Employee-Owned · Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities.

IMEG is hiring a Lighting Intern in Madison, WI. This role supports experienced architectural lighting designers with design and documentation tasks, including luminaire selections, lighting layouts, illuminance-target calculations, client presentations, and design documentation in Revit or, less frequently, AutoCAD.

You will work within project monetary budgets and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. The role also supports coordinated building-system delivery and integrated building technology work.

At a Glance

Location: Madison, WI
Discipline: Lighting
Markets: Healthcare; MEP
Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
Work Schedule: Full-time in office, 10-12 week summer program
Program Length: 10-12 week summer program
Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

• Assist with design portions of discipline-system projects according to code and IMEG standards.
• Assist with researching commercially available equipment.
• Assist with client relations, project design notebooks, and documentation for permanent record files.
• Assist with coordinating design and schedules with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment-supplier disciplines.
• Assist with documenting design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress.
• Assist with reviewing project documents for accuracy and completeness before requesting a final check.
• Assist with preparing and issuing addendum information.
• Conduct periodic job site observations and other services required by the contract services agreement.

What You'll Bring

Required Education

• Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Architectural Engineering, or Theatrical Lighting Design, Interior Design or equivalent required

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong interest in architectural lighting design consulting
• Previous exposure to CAD and/or Building Information Model 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

Preferred

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

About the Team

• Retrieved work points to a K-12 education project centered on a community education and recreation facility. The scope combines MEP, technology, AV, and security systems, which suggests a team that is especially strong in coordinated school-facility systems delivery and integrated building technology.
• The project also calls out BIM as a featured capability, which is a useful sign of coordinated design workflow on this team.
• Recent work includes Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs / Madison, WI / Milwaukee Armory Phase III, Government (City/County/State); Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs / Milwaukee, WI / Renovation of Drill Hall, Government (City/County/State); and Unity Point Meriter / Pharmacy Upgrade, Healthcare.

Why IMEG

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.

• 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

Bring Your Career to IMEG

Apply today to help deliver thoughtful architectural lighting design and documentation.

IMEG , an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

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