Mechanical Engineering Intern | Columbus, 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 Intern in Columbus, OH, to work closely with experienced engineers and consultants on the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of mechanical systems for the vertical building industry. Over 10-12 weeks, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting real project work while learning from a collaborative team. You'll support project budgets, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help the team deliver work across industrial, manufacturing, and MEP-focused projects. This role offers exposure to project coordination, documentation, and field observations while building your experience in design consulting. At a Glance Location: Columbus, Toledo, or Twinsburg, OH Discipline: Commissioning; Energy Performance Markets: Commercial; 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 You'll Do - Assist with design portions of mechanical systems in accordance with code and IMEG standards - Assist with researching commercially available equipment resources - Assist with client relations, project design notebooks, and permanent record documentation - Assist with coordinating design and schedules with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment supplier teams - 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 final check - Assist with preparing and issuing addendum information - Conduct periodic job site observations and provide other services required by the contract services agreement What You'll Bring RequiredEducation - 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 - Specialists in building commissioning, master systems integration and criteria engineering - Brings together technical system expertise and energy market insight to deliver more connected, end to end performance and energy solutions - Strong support for MEP2050 and AIA 2030 sustainability commitments 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