Electrical Engineering Intern | Cincinnati, OH

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 Cincinnati, OH, to work closely with a team of experienced engineers and consultants on engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems in buildings. This paid summer internship includes hands-on project support with an HVAC focus area.

Over 10-12 weeks, you will assist with design, documentation, coordination, and job site observations while working within project budgets and collaborating across disciplines to support project goals and client expectations. You will contribute to industrial and manufacturing work with a focus on building systems, advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

At a Glance

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Discipline: Electrical

Markets: Industrial; Manufacturing; MEP

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Work Schedule: Full-time in office

Program Length: 10-12 week summer program

Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

• Assist with design portions of projects related to electrical systems according to code and IMEG standards

  • Assist with engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems in buildings

  • Assist with researching commercially available equipment and resources

  • Assist with maintaining good client relations, project design notebooks, and documentation for permanent record files

  • Assist with coordinating design and schedule with other disciplines such as architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment suppliers

  • Assist with documenting design decisions, meetings, and client instructions promptly while monitoring project design progress

  • Assist with reviewing project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting a final check

  • Assist with preparing and issuing addendum information

  • Conduct periodic job site observations and all other services as required by the contract services agreement

  • Work within the project's monetary budget and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations

What You'll Bring

Required Education

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

Required Skills/Abilities

• 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

This team primarily supports industrial, aerospace, and manufacturing clients, delivering a wide range of facility improvement, expansion, and modernization projects. The group's work is heavily focused on mechanical and electrical building systems, with regular collaboration with industrial architects and other multidisciplinary design professionals.

The project portfolio includes manufacturing facilities, production spaces, secure environments, warehouses, distribution centers, laboratories, and corporate workplace renovations. This provides exposure to both new construction and renovation projects, with a particular strength in industrial facility upgrades, utility infrastructure, and production-support environments.

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 Ohio Salary Range: $22.00/hr–$24.00/hr

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 www.imegcorp.com.

Bring Your Career to IMEG

Apply today and build your experience on meaningful projects that create positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.