Electrical Engineering Intern | Rock Island, IL

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This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities.

IMEG is hiring an Electrical Engineering Intern in Rock Island, Illinois to work closely with a team of experienced engineers and consultants on engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems in buildings. Over 10-12 weeks, you will support real project work tied to building-system design and coordination.

In this role, you will help the team work within project budgets, collaborate with cross-functional disciplines, document design decisions, and support project progress from design through periodic job site observations. You will contribute to projects tied to healthcare and MEP work while gaining exposure to industrial support systems, facility upgrades, and infrastructure-driven work.

At a Glance

Location: Rock Island, IL
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
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 engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems in buildings
• Assist with design portions of projects related to discipline systems according to code and IMEG standards
• Assist with working within project budgets and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations
• Assist with researching resources for commercially available equipment
• Assist with client relations, project design notebook maintenance, and documentation for permanent record files
• Assist with coordinating design and schedule with other disciplines such as architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment suppliers
• Assist with documenting design decisions, meetings, and client instructions promptly while monitoring project design progress
• Assist with reviewing project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting a final check
• Assist with preparation and issuance of addendum information
• Conduct periodic job site observations and all other services as 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

Experience Required Skills/Abilities
• Strong interest in design consulting
• Previous exposure to CAD and/or Building Information Model 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

About the Team

• Industrial support work includes bulk material handling, substations, automation and controls, structural support, and plant infrastructure.
• The team also supports recurring civil and municipal water and wastewater-related scope.
• Current work reflects experience in heavy industrial systems, facility upgrades, and infrastructure-driven projects.
 

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 Illinois Pay Range: $22.00–$24.00 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 paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being p