Electrical Engineering Intern | Seattle, WA
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 Seattle, WA or the Portland/Vancouver area. Over 10-12 weeks, you'll assist in the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems in buildings as part of a team of experienced engineers and consultants. This is a paid internship with real project work and hands-on exposure to building systems design.
In this role, you'll support project documentation, coordination, and design progress while working within project budgets and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. You'll contribute to work across hospitality, mixed-use, and government markets, supporting high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.
At a Glance
Location: Seattle, WA
Discipline: Electrical
Markets: Hospitality; Mixed Use; Government; 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 projects related to discipline systems according to code and IMEG standards
Assist with researching commercially available equipment resources
Assist with client relations, project design notebooks, and documentation for permanent record files
Assist with coordinating design and schedules with other disciplines, including 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 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
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
Broad integrated MEP work with strong emphasis on multifamily housing, mixed-use, hospitality, transit, and civic/public projects, with recurring mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology scope.
Additional support areas include energy modeling, commissioning, telecom, security, and architectural lighting on larger coordinated efforts.
The team shows particular strength in urban residential developments, mixed-use projects, transportation and access improvements, parks, school district work, and hospitality renovations.
Recent work includes Overlake East Phase I, Housing / Multi-family, and Sound Transit Auburn Station Parking & Access Improvement, Transportation.
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 Washington Pay Range: $22-24 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 www.imegcorp.com.
Bring Your Career to IMEG
Apply today and join IMEG to build hands-on experience, contribute to meaningful projects, 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 equivalent
- Strong interest in design consulting
- Previous exposure to CAD and/or BIM software
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Clear oral and written communication skills
- Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry
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
