Mechanical Engineering Intern | Scottsdale, AZ

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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 MEP2050 and AIA2030.

At a Glance

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

What Youll Do

• 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 projects monetary budget and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.

What Youll Bring

Required Education and Experience

• Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required

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

• 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 teams work with frequent construction administration support and recurring fire protection technology and energy modeling involvement.
• The team also supports labs cleanrooms 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.

Why IMEG

We 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 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

Bring Your Career to IMEG

Apply today to build hands-on experience on real projects and help create positive outcomes for clients and communities.

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.

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