About this role
Sustainability & Energy Intern | New York, NY
Join IMEG as a Sustainability & Energy Intern in New York, NY, and collaborate with experienced engineers and consultants to implement sustainability and energy efficiency measures in buildings. You’ll support sustainable design through energy modeling, daylight and carbon analysis, life cycle cost studies, LEED/WELL/PHIUS/Green Globes certification support, and CFD analysis. Over this 10–12 week internship, you’ll gain hands-on experience working within project budgets and partnering with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and client expectations.
Principal Responsibilities
Support sustainable design practices across the company.
Perform building performance analyses on IMEG projects.
Contribute to green building certifications, including energy modeling, documentation, and leading team certification efforts.
Coordinate design inputs from architecture, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment suppliers to inform energy models.
Identify decarbonization strategies, including solar photovoltaic assessments and calculations.
Provide sustainable design recommendations and decisions with guidance from senior staff.
Research and apply current code requirements (LEED, IECC, ASHRAE 90.1) for energy-efficient design.
Prepare and issue reports.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent required
Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred
Strong interest in sustainability and innovation
Working knowledge of building interior and exterior systems
Working knowledge of green building certifications such as LEED, WELL, Living Building, etc.
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
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Why Join Us:
At IMEG, people are our priority — with a solid focus on career growth, work-life balance, and making a meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we combine the resources of a national design leader with the supportive culture of a local office. You’ll work alongside colleagues from diverse disciplines, contribute to innovative and sustainable projects, and help shape the communities we serve. Join a team where ideas are welcomed, professional development is supported, and every contribution makes a difference.
Sustainability & Energy Team Highlights
IMEG’s Sustainability & Energy team works on high-impact projects like Ann Arbor Community Geothermal serving 262 homes and a commercial building, with central geo located in a park and distributed via roadways, integrating both Civil and MEP design.
The team’s mission is to reduce carbon emissions and create lasting solutions that benefit future generations.
Students gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools like EnergyPlus, Helioscope, and IMEG’s custom PowerBI and AI platforms.
IMEG is a recognized sustainability leader, contributing to LEED-certified projects and industry initiatives like SE2050 and AIA2030.
The team is almost entirely virtual and collaborates nationwide, offering flexibility and exposure to diverse projects and perspectives.
Locations available:
New York, NY
Salary Range $22.00-24.00\hour. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG Corp. provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws. Additional information regarding employee benefits may be found on our company website at www.imegcorp.com
Join us and drive innovations that make buildings more sustainable, reducing energy use and carbon footprints for a greener tomorrow.
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/.
IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’s status, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
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Other facts
About IMEG
With a history that dates back nearly 100 years, IMEG grew from several firms coming together under one uniting vision: people-centered engineering. As a national engineering and design consulting company we’ve intentionally localized our focus to serve carefully chosen regions and markets, allowing us to put relationships and communities first, without sacrificing expertise.
Our specialties are high-performing building systems, infrastructure, program management and construction-related services, but our secret to success is found in our deep bench of 1,500 team members. For us, people-centered engineering is about more than the people we serve — it’s representative of the engaged employee culture we’ve worked hard to create. We believe in investing in our people and their professional futures through continuous training, community involvement and the ability to develop a niche specialty.
After all, that’s the whole reason we’re drawn to people-centered engineering: everyone wins. By utilizing a collaborative project approach that values our local relationships, national resources and employee engagement, we’re able to produce high caliber work through high quality processes.
What you'll do
- The intern will support sustainable design practices and perform building performance analyses on IMEG projects. They will contribute to green building certifications and coordinate design inputs from various disciplines.
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