About the role#
IMEG is hiring a Fire Protection Engineering Intern for the Summer 2027 program in New York, New York. This is a 10 to 12 week full-time, paid internship. You will work alongside experienced engineers and consultants on active projects within the hospitality, commercial, and aviation sectors. This role is a hybrid position.
What you'll do#
- Assist with fire protection system design in accordance with code and company standards.
- Research commercially available equipment and supporting resources.
- Support client relations, maintain the project design notebook, and document permanent record files.
- Coordinate design and scheduling with other disciplines.
- Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions.
- Monitor project design progress and review documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare and issue addendum information.
- Conduct periodic job site observations.
What you'll need#
- Completed at least 2 years toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent field.
- Strong interest in design consulting.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Skills in AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
- Ability to communicate clearly in both oral and written formats.
- Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York
- Term: Summer 2027
- Work Modality: Hybrid
- Compensation: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
About IMEG
IMEG is a national engineering and design consulting firm founded in 1955. Based in Rock Island, Illinois, the company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. It specializes in mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering, alongside infrastructure and program management services. The firm focuses on building systems and community-based projects.
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