Process Controls Co-Op | Utica, MI

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This posting is for Summer 2027 Co-op Internship opportunities.

IMEG is hiring a Controls Design Co-op in Utica MI to support engineering analysis design and implementation oversight of control systems. This role works closely with experienced engineers and consultants on active project work while building practical design and documentation skills.

As a co-op intern youll gain hands-on experience over 3-12 months depending on the length of the program assisting with project documentation coordination across disciplines and periodic job site observations. This paid mentored opportunity supports project goals and client expectations while contributing to industrial and manufacturing work and advancing high-performance energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

At a Glance

Location: Utica MI

Discipline: Controls

Markets: Industrial; Manufacturing; MEP

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Work Schedule: Full-time in office

Program Length: 3-12 months

Sponsorship: Not available

What Youll Do

Assist with control-system design work related to discipline systems according to code and IMEG standards.

Assist with producing control documents including IO lists connection schedules loop drawings and schematics.

Assist with client relations project design notebooks and documentation for permanent record files.

Assist with coordinating design and schedules 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 preparing and issuing addendum information.

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

What Youll Bring

Required Education

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

Skills and Abilities

Strong interest in design consulting

Previous exposure to AutoCAD Electrical software

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

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

Portfolio points to a process- and manufacturing-oriented industrial team with strong mechanical electrical process engineering and process automation/controls. Automotive R&D chemical process manufacturing support and some civil/municipal utility work show up repeatedly suggesting a team that is especially strong in technical industrial environments and production-support infrastructure. The team has a strong history as a trusted advisor for owners/manufacturers and brings a great foundation of client-centric team culture.

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 gain hands-on controls design experience and help deliver complex systems that support industrial clients project teams and the communities they serve.

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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