Controls Engineering New Graduate | Omaha, NE

Controls New Graduate Omaha NE

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

This posting is for Summer 2027 New Graduate opportunities.

IMEG formerly Optimized Systems is hiring a Controls New Graduate in Omaha NE to support the design and analysis of control systems and engineered controls documents for client projects. This entry-level role offers hands-on design analysis and project execution experience with mentorship training and opportunities to grow your expertise from day one.

Working closely with experienced engineers and consultants youll support project planning budget awareness documentation quality control and multidisciplinary coordination while helping deliver controls solutions that meet project goals and client expectations. This opportunity sits within our Strategic Growth Services work with exposure to building performance controls and commissioning implementation.

At a Glance

Location:Omaha NE

Discipline:Controls

Markets:Strategic Growth Services

Ownership:100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Travel:Up to 5%

Work Schedule:full-time in office

Sponsorship:Not available

What Youll Do

• Complete assigned engineering tasks of moderate complexity in support of controls projects

• Assist in the design and analysis of control systems including network systems three phase motor starter controls PLC and Scada system designs and control system enclosures

• Support the development of engineering solutions and controls designs for specific projects with the Project Designer

• Provide hardware and software specifications for control system design

• Use engineering software and tools to create detailed designs specifications and calculations according to code requirements and IMEG standards

• Work with the Designer Technician to produce customer submittal documents including motor control schematics network architecture schematics and loop drawings IO lists and device connection schedules

• Support project execution by assisting with planning scheduling and monitoring design progress against project deadlines and objectives

• Document design decisions and client instructions throughout the project

• Analyze low to medium complexity engineering tasks and collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical and efficient solutions

• Participate in IMEG quality control processes to ensure designs and solutions meet IMEG quality standards industry standards and client requirements

• Stay up to date with industry trends emerging technologies and best practices in electrical engineering and contribute to research development and innovation efforts within IMEG

• Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including other engineers architects and project managers to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals

What Youll Bring

Education

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of design techniques tools and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications

• Knowledge of controls symbols and documents such as P&ID (Process & Instrumentation Diagram) drawings and symbols

• Strong technical and analytical skills with hands-on experience in network systems (Ethernet/IP fiber POE RS232/485 switches) PLC systems (processors I/O HMI/SCADA analog/digital signals) electrical circuits (AC/DC voltage drop wiring protection devices) and motor starters (FVNR FVR soft starts VFDs overload and grounding detection)

• Knowledge of industry standard engineering software and tools. Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical Adobe or Bluebeam Revu

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges

• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word Excel Excel and Outlook

• Ability to travel up to 5% with occasional overnight stays

Preferred

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

• Engineering in Training (EIT) License preferred

• AutoCAD Electrical experience preferred

About the Team

• Building performance controls and commissioning implementation

• BAS controls programming PCx integration analytics and owner-support

• Strategic Growth Services

• Recent work includes UNMC Project Health - Controls Delivery Healthcare / Controls and Lewis Central High School PCx & Integration Education / Commissioning & Integration.

Why IMEG

We put people at the center of who we are creating positive outcomes for people communities and our planet.

• Consultancy 101: our structured development program that builds your consulting and technical foundation from day one

• An assigned mentor to guide your growth from day one

• 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

• MEG our in-house AI platform helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

• Employee ownership (ESOP): fully vested at all times with a 3% to 6% company contribution plus year-end profit sharing

• PE SE and other license exam prep with a clear path from EIT to PE

• Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)

• Generous time off including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays

• Medical dental and vision coverage starting day one with preventive care at 100% a $50/month wellness credit and a Calm subscription

Bring Your Career to IMEG

Apply today and start building your career at IMEG while helping create positive outcomes for people communities and our planet.