Mechanical Engineering Intern | Scottsdale, AZ

Mechanical Engineering Intern | Scottsdale, AZ

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 Scottsdale, Arizona.

Over 10-12 weeks, you will assist in the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of mechanical systems for the vertical building industry while working alongside experienced engineers and consultants.

This is a paid, mentored internship with hands-on project experience.

You will support project coordination, documentation, budget awareness, and collaboration across disciplines while contributing to education-focused work for the team you would join.

The role also offers exposure to complex renovation and expansion projects across the Southwest, helping advance high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP
2050 and AIA
2030.

• Location:
  
  Scottsdale, AZ
• Discipline:
  Mechanical
• Markets:
  Education
• 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 mechanical systems according to code and IMEG standards.
• Support engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of mechanical systems for the vertical building industry.
• Research commercially available equipment for project applications.
• Help maintain project documentation, including project design notebooks and permanent record files.
• Assist with coordination of design and schedules with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment supplier partners.
• Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress.
• Review 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 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.

• 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

The team supports education and industrial work, with a broad active portfolio that also includes higher education, hospitality, healthcare, telecom and utility, tribal and government, and mixed commercial projects.

Full MEP delivery is the backbone of the team’s work, with frequent construction administration support and recurring fire protection, technology, and energy modeling involvement.

The team also supports labs, clean rooms, central plant work, public and tribal facilities, hotels, senior living, and utility and telecom infrastructure upgrades across the Southwest.

Recent work includes Northern Arizona University / Thermal Storage and Fieldhouse Ice Hockey, Education;
Grand Canyon Lookout Studio Restoration / Grand Canyon Village, Arizona / Amend 003 CA Services, Government (Federal); and Grand Canyon National Park Lodges / Grand Canyon, AZ / Grand Canyon Lookout Studio Phase II, Commercial.

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