Mechanical Engineering Intern | Anaheim, CA

Mechanical Engineering Intern | Anaheim, CA

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

This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities.

IMEG is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Intern in Anaheim, California. Over 10-12 weeks, you will work closely with experienced engineers and consultants on the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of mechanical systems for the vertical building industry. This role offers hands-on experience supporting active project work.

In this role, you will support project documentation, coordination, and job site observations while working within project budgets and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. You will contribute to healthcare-focused MEP work, including hospital renovations, expansions, and research facilities, while supporting high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP
2050 and AIA
2030.

• Location: Anaheim, CA
• Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
• Markets: Healthcare; 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

• Assist with mechanical system design tasks in accordance with applicable codes and company standards.
• Research commercially available equipment and supporting resources for project use.
• Support client communication, project design notebooks, and permanent record documentation.
• Coordinate design and schedule needs with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment-supplier teams.
• Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project progress.
• Review project documents for accuracy and completeness before 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.
• Work within the project's monetary budget and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.

Required

• Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent required
• Strong interest in design consulting
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Skilled in AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM) software
• 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

• Service mix appears centered on healthcare-focused MEP work, especially hospital renovations/additions and healthcare research facilities. The records show a strong mechanical and electrical core with plumbing on major projects, plus select structural, civil, technology, and low-voltage support, which suggests a team especially strong in coordinated hospital and technical healthcare systems work.
• Hospital renovation and expansion, healthcare/research facilities, coordinated inpatient-support and technical building systems, central plant, emergency power, low-voltage, and specialized healthcare infrastructure.
• Recent work includes Huntington Memorial Hospital Renovation & Additions, Healthcare, and Doheny Eye Institute Vision Research Center, Healthcare.

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• 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…