Electrical Engineering Co-op | Philadelphia, PA

Electrical Engineering Co-op | Philadelphia, PA

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

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

IMEG is hiring an Electrical Engineering Co-op in Philadelphia, PA, to assist experienced engineers and consultants with the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems in buildings. You will gain hands-on experience over a 3-12 month program while supporting project work.

You will work within project monetary budgets and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. The work supports education and cultural-institution projects while advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

At a Glance

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Discipline: Electrical Engineering

Markets: Education

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid, 3-12 month program

Program Length: 3-12 months

Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

• Assist with design portions of projects related to discipline systems according to code and IMEG standards.

• Assist with researching commercially available equipment resources.

• Assist with client relations, project design notebook preparation, and documentation for permanent record files.

• Assist with coordinating design and schedules with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment-supplier disciplines.

• Assist with documenting design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress.

• Assist with reviewing project documents for accuracy and completeness before requesting a final check.

• Assist with preparing and issuing addendum information.

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

What You'll Bring

Required Education

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

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong interest in design consulting

• Previous exposure to CAD and/or BIM 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

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 Pounds

• Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull

• Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises

About the Team

• Philadelphia MEP team with a strong education and cultural-institution portfolio

• Museum, library, and campus work including Penn Museum, Swarthmore, and Johns Hopkins

• HVAC replacement and electrical switchgear, including historic-preservation projects

• Multifamily housing and religious-facility experience

• Recent work includes Penn Museum Egypt & Nubia Galleries, Cultural; Swarthmore McCabe Library, Education; and Eastern State Penitentiary HVAC, Cultural.

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

Consistent with Philadelphia law, a background check may be conducted after a conditional offer of employment. Any criminal history will be assessed on an individualized basis in relation to the position.

Bring Your Career to IMEG

Apply today to build hands-on experience supporting electrical system design and project delivery.

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.

Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/.

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