Mechanical Engineering Intern | Independence, OH

100% Employee-Owned | Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities. IMEG is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Intern in Independence, OH. Over 10-12 weeks, you will assist in the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of mechanical systems for the vertical building industry, with a focus on HVAC. This paid, mentored internship offers real project experience alongside experienced engineers and consultants. You will support multidisciplinary healthcare-focused work, contribute to project coordination and documentation, and help deliver projects that align with budgets, client expectations, and advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030. At a Glance Location: Independence, OH Discipline: Mechanical Markets: Healthcare; MEP Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP) Work Schedule: Full-time in office Program Length: 10-12 week summer program Sponsorship: Not available What You'll Do * Assist with design portions of mechanical-system projects according to code and IMEG standards * Research commercially available equipment for project use * Support client relations, maintain the project design notebook, and provide documentation for permanent record files * Coordinate design and schedule activities 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 before requesting a final check * Assist with preparation and issuance of 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 Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent required Required Skills/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 portfolio is centered on major healthcare projects, including acute care, academic teaching hospitals, community hospitals, cancer care, behavioral health, clinics, and surgical environments. The service mix repeatedly includes full MEP with fire protection, telecom, security, and even energy-modeling-related scope. Recent work includes projects in the following health systems: Veterans Administration, Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, Cleveland Metro, University of Akron Polymer Institue and Cleveland State. 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