Electrical Engineering Intern | Seattle, WA 100% Employee-Owned Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture
This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities.
IMEG is hiring an Electrical Engineering Intern in Seattle, WA or the Portland/Vancouver area. Over 10-12 weeks, you'll assist in the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems in buildings as part of a team of experienced engineers and consultants. This is a paid internship with real project work and hands-on exposure to building systems design.
In this role, you'll support project documentation, coordination, and design progress while working within project budgets and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. You'll contribute to work across hospitality, mixed-use, and government markets, supporting high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.
At a Glance Location: Seattle, WA
Discipline: Electrical
Markets: Hospitality; Mixed Use; Government; MEP
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 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 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 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
About the Team - Broad integrated MEP work with strong emphasis on multifamily housing, mixed-use, hospitality, transit, and civic/public projects, with recurring mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology scope.
- Additional support areas include energy modeling, commissioning, telecom, security, and architectural lighting on larger coordinated efforts.
- The team shows particular strength in urban residential developments, mixed-use projects, transportation and access improvements, parks, school district work, and hospitality renovations.
- Recent work includes Overlake East Phase I, Housing / Multi-family, and Sound Transit Auburn Station Parking & Access Improvement, Transportation.
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
State of Washington Pay Range: $22-24 per hour
The range listed above represents the base pay IMEG reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position in the work location identified above at the time of posting. For positions available in multiple locations, the minimums and maximums may vary based on work location.
Individual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate's experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and licensure and certifications.
Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws. Additional information regarding employee benefits may be found on our company website at
Bring Your Career to IMEG Apply today and join IMEG to build hands-on experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and help create positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.
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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