Electrical Engineering Intern | New York, NY

Electrical Engineering Intern | New York, NY

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

This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities.

IMEG is hiring an Electrical Engineering Intern in New York, NY. Over 10-12 weeks, you'll assist in the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems in buildings while working alongside experienced engineers and consultants on real project work.

In this role, you'll support project documentation, coordination, equipment research, and job site observations while collaborating across disciplines to help meet project goals and client expectations. You'll contribute to hospitality, mixed-use, office-commercial, and aviation-related work while advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

At a Glance

Location: New York, NY

Discipline: Electrical

Markets: Hospitality; Mixed Use; Office/Commercial; MEP

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid, 10-12 week summer program

Program Length: 10-12 week summer program

Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

• Assist with designing electrical system portions of projects according to code and IMEG standards.

• Support engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems in buildings.

• Research commercially available equipment for project use.

• Help maintain client relations, project design notebooks, and documentation for permanent record files.

• Coordinate design and schedule activities with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment supplier teams.

• Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress.

• Review project documents for accuracy.

• Review project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting a final check.

• Assist with preparation and issuance of addendum information.

• Conduct periodic job site observations and support other services required by the contract services agreement.

What You'll Bring

Required

• Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required

• Strong interest in design consulting

• Previous exposure to CAD and/or BIM 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

• New York team supporting hospitality, mixed-use, office-commercial, and MEP work, with a current portfolio led most clearly by aviation and terminal projects plus urban commercial interiors and landlord-tenant work.

• Dense urban MEP and fire protection coordination for airports, terminals, retail and office fit-outs, and landlord infrastructure work.

• Extensive work tied to JFK Terminal 6 and other airport programs.

• Additional aviation work at JFK T5 and T8, LGA, BWI, SAN, SEA, and related advertising, telecom, and terminal packages.

• Heavy New York-area retail, office, restaurant, and tenant review work, plus select condo, residential, adaptive reuse, and hospitality assignments. Recent work includes JFK Terminal 6 Stage 3, Transportation / Aviation, and Marriott Tribute Hotel / Washington, DC / New Marriott Tribute Hotel in DC, Hospitality.

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

State of New York Pay Range: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

The range listed above represents the base pay IMEG reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position in the work location identified above at the time of posting. For positions available in multiple locations, the minimums and maximums may vary based on work location.

Individual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and licensure and certifications.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws. Additional information regarding employee benefits may be found on our company website at

Bring Your Career to IMEG

Apply today to gain hands-on experience supporting electrical systems design, coordination, and project delivery alongside experienced engineers and consultants.

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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