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Over 10-12 weeks, you will gain hands-on experience while working closely with experienced engineers and consultants on real project work.\nYou will help the team work within project budgets, coordinate with cross-functional disciplines, and support project progress through documentation and periodic job site observations. This opportunity supports work tied to healthcare and MEP projects, with exposure to industrial support systems and facility upgrades, advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.\nAt a Glance\nLocation: Rock Island, IL\nDiscipline: Mechanical Engineering\nMarkets: Healthcare; MEP\nOwnership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)\nWork Schedule: Full-time in office, 10-12 week summer program\nProgram Length: 10-12 week summer program\nSponsorship: Not available\nWhat You'll Do\nAssist with engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of mechanical systems for the vertical building industry\nAssist with design portions of projects related to discipline systems according to code and IMEG standards\nSupport project work within the project's monetary budget while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations\nAssist with researching resources for commercially available equipment\nAssist with good client relations, project design notebook, and documentation for permanent record files\nAssist with coordinating design and schedule with other disciplines such as architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical and equipment suppliers\nAssist with documenting design decisions, meetings, and instructions from client promptly while monitoring project design progress\nAssist with review of all project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting a final check\nAssist with preparation and issuance of addendum information\nConduct periodic job site observations and all other services as required by the contract services agreement\nWhat You'll Bring\nRequired Education\nCompleted at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent required\nExperience Required Skills/Abilities\nStrong interest in design consulting\nProficient with MS Office Suite including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and Outlook\nSkilled in AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modeling (Building Information Model) software\nAbility to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups\nPreferred\nPrior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred\nAbout the Team\nIndustrial support work includes bulk material handling, substations, automation/controls, structural support, and plant infrastructure.\nThe team also supports recurring civil and municipal water/wastewater-related scope, with strength in heavy industrial systems, facility upgrades, and infrastructure-driven work.\nRecent work includes SCIF Spaces, Industrial; 2022 VESIL Lab Security Upgrades, Industrial; and TMMK Café 2000 Criteria, Industrial.\nWhy IMEG\nWe put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.\nA paid internship with real, hands-on project work, not busywork\nA structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns\nA clear path to full-time: many interns and co-ops convert to full-time roles at IMEG\nIDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology\nReal impact from day one: at IMEG, an intern once became our Virtual Reality leader\nExposure across disciplines and offices at a 100+ office, employee-owned firm\nMEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations\nPay Range: $22.50-$24.50 per hour\nThe 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.\nIndividual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and licensure and certifications.\nOther 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.\nBring Your Career to IMEG\nApply today and build hands-on experience supporting meaningful projects, strong teams, and positive outcomes for people and communities.\nIMEG, 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.\nWant to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities?Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/.\nIMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’s status, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.\nAll applicants have the right to request access, correction, and deletion of their personal informationfrom our system. 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