Mechanical Engineering Intern NY

Position: Mechanical Engineering Intern | New York, NY
Location: New York

Mechanical Engineering Intern | New York, NY 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 New York, NY. Over 10-12 weeks, you'll assist in the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of mechanical systems for a variety of building types while working closely with experienced engineers and consultants.

You'll support project documentation, coordination, and job site observations while collaborating across disciplines to meet project goals and client expectations. The team supports hospitality, mixed use, office/commercial, and MEP work, with a portfolio led by aviation and urban commercial interiors, advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP
2050 and AIA
2030.At a Glance

Location:

New York, NYDiscipline:
Mechanical Markets:
Hospitality;
Mixed Use;
Office/Commercial; MEPOwnership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Work Schedule:

Full-time hybrid, 10-12 week summer program

Program Length: 10-12 week summer program

Sponsorship:
Not available

What You'll DoAssist with design portions of a project related to discipline systems according to code and IMEG standards

Assist with researching resources for commercially available equipment

Assist with good client relations, project design notebook, and provide 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 instructions from client promptly while monitoring project design progress

Assist with review of all project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting a final check

Assist with preparation and issuance of addendum information

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

What You'll Bring Required Education  and Experience Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent required

Skills and Abilities

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

About the Team Hospitality, mixed use, and office/commercial work with a current portfolio led by aviation and terminal assignments and urban commercial interiors.

Dense urban MEP and fire protection coordination for airports, terminals, retail and office fit-outs, and landlord infrastructure work.

Additional aviation work includes JFK T5/T8, LGA, BWI, SAN, and SEA, along with related advertising, telecom, and terminal packages.

Heavy New York-area retail, office, restaurant, and tenant review work, plus select condo, residential, adaptive reuse, and hospitality assignments with recurring telecom, AV, lighting, and security coordination.

Recent work includes JFK Terminal 6 Stage 3 2026, Transportation / Aviation, and Marriott Tribute Hotel / Washington, DC / New Marriott Tribute Hotel in DC, Hospitality.

Why IMEGWe 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 busyworkA structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow internsA clear path to full-time: many interns and co-ops convert to full-time roles at IMEGIDEA 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 firmMEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

State of New York Pay Range: $22.00 - $24.00 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…