Mechanical Engineer Intern

Mechanical Engineering Intern | Melbourne, FL

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 Melbourne, FL to work with experienced engineers and consultants on engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of mechanical systems for the vertical building industry. This 10-12 week internship offers hands-on experience supporting project work.

You will assist with project work within monetary budgets and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. The team serves education, corporate, and commercial markets while advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

At a Glance

Location: Melbourne, FL

Discipline: Mechanical

Markets: Education; corporate; commercial

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Work Schedule: Full-time in office, 10-12 week summer program

Program Length: 10-12 weeks

Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

• Assist with design portions of mechanical-system projects according to code and IMEG standards.
• Assist with researching commercially available equipment resources.
• Support client relations, project design notebooks, and documentation for permanent record files.
• Assist with coordinating design and schedules with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment-supplier disciplines.
• Assist with documenting design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress.
• Assist with reviewing project documents for accuracy and completeness before 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 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

• Our Melbourne based team provides civil, mechanical and electrical engineering services to meet client needs.
• Diverse market sectors range from state-of-the-art cleanrooms and manufacturing facilities to the largest US indoor car dealership to 15 story+ hotel and condominium developments.
• Recent work includes Giant Recreation World in Palm Bay and Daytona, FL; Florida Institute of Technology CAMID Building; and Space Coast Credit Union Headquarters.

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

Bring Your Career to IMEG

Apply today to contribute to meaningful engineering work and grow your experience alongside a collaborative team.

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.

Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities?  Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/.

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