Controls Intern | Urbandale, IA
100% Employee-Owned · Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture
This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities.
IMEG is hiring a Controls Intern in Urbandale, IA to support engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of control systems. Over 10-12 weeks, you'll work closely with experienced engineers and consultants while gaining hands-on experience with real project work.
In this role, you'll help produce control documents, coordinate with other disciplines, document design decisions, and support project progress while working within the project's monetary budget and client expectations. You'll contribute to work connected to building performance, controls, and commissioning implementation within Strategic Growth Services.
At a Glance
Location: Urbandale, IA
Discipline: Controls
Markets: Strategic Growth Services
Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
Work Schedule: full-time in office, 10-12 week summer program
Program Length: 10-12 weeks
Sponsorship: Not available
What You'll Do
Assist with design portions of projects related to discipline systems according to code and IMEG standards
Assist with producing control documents such as IO list, connection schedule, loop drawings, and schematics
Assist with client relations, project design notebooks, and documentation for permanent record files
Assist with coordinating design and schedules with other disciplines such as architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment suppliers
Assist with documenting design decisions, meetings, and client instructions 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 other services as required by the contract services agreement
What You'll Bring
Required
Education
Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required
Experience
None listed
Required Skills/Abilities
Strong interest in design consulting
Previous exposure to AutoCAD Electrical 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
Building performance, controls, and commissioning implementation
BAS, controls programming, PCx, integration, analytics, and owner-support
Strategic Growth Services
Recent work includes UNMC Project Health - Controls Delivery, Healthcare / Controls, and Lewis Central High School PCx & Integration, Education / Commissioning & Integration.
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 and join IMEG to build hands-on experience, support meaningful project work, and help create positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.
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.
Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/.
IMEG 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.
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Skills Required
- Completed at least two years toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent degree
- Strong interest in design consulting
- Previous exposure to AutoCAD Electrical software
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Clear oral and written communication skills with individuals or groups
- Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry
IMEG Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IMEG and has not been reviewed or approved by IMEG.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage is available on the first day of employment, limiting coverage gaps when switching jobs. Health plans are described as offering solid options, including BCBS choices, with sentiment skewing positive.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee ownership via an ESOP is emphasized, alongside a 401(k), with stock ownership opportunities for eligible employees. This structure can provide meaningful long-term value for those who stay through vesting.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Immediate PTO eligibility and a generous holiday schedule are highlighted, with vacation/PTO described favorably in recent entries. Parental leave is available and positively characterized in newer posts.
IMEG Insights
What We Do
With a history that dates back nearly 100 years, IMEG grew from several firms coming together under one uniting vision: people-centered engineering. As a national engineering and design consulting company we’ve intentionally localized our focus to serve carefully chosen regions and markets, allowing us to put relationships and communities first, without sacrificing expertise. Our specialties are high-performing building systems, infrastructure, program management and construction-related services, but our secret to success is found in our deep bench of 1,500 team members. For us, people-centered engineering is about more than the people we serve — it’s representative of the engaged employee culture we’ve worked hard to create. We believe in investing in our people and their professional futures through continuous training, community involvement and the ability to develop a niche specialty. After all, that’s the whole reason we’re drawn to people-centered engineering: everyone wins. By utilizing a collaborative project approach that values our local relationships, national resources and employee engagement, we’re able to produce high caliber work through high quality processes
