Mechanical Engineering Intern | Rogers, AR

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 Rogers, AR. Over 10-12 weeks, you'll assist in the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of mechanical systems for the vertical building industry while working closely with experienced engineers and consultants. This is a paid internship with hands-on project experience.

You'll support project design progress, coordination across disciplines, and documentation while helping teams meet project budgets, goals, and client expectations. This role supports work across general MEP, building systems, and institutional projects.

Location:

Rogers, AR

Discipline:
Mechanical

Markets:
General MEP;
Building Systems;
Institutional

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 design portions of projects related to discipline systems according to code and IMEG standards
• Assist with researching resources for commercially available equipment
• Assist with client relations, the project design notebook, and documentation for permanent record files
• Assist with coordinating design and schedule 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 preparation and issuance of addendum information
• Conduct periodic job site observations and perform other services as required by the contract services agreement

• 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

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

• Work centered on office and mixed-use/corporate buildings with MEP scope. Strong experience in commercial building systems, energy-efficient design, and integrated MEP delivery.
• The team's portfolio also reflects broader industrial and process-safety exposure beyond office work.
• Recent work includes Zebra Technologies / Bentonville, AR / Zebra NOC Addition, Commercial;
  Mercy Health / Rogers, AR / Mercy NWA Cath Lab 2, Healthcare; and FNB NWA / Rogers, AR / Pleasant Grove Development Pay App Observation, Commercial.

• 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

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.

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices,…