Structural Engineering Intern | New York, NY

Structural Engineering Intern | New York, NY

100% Employee-Owned | Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities.

IMEG is hiring a Structural Engineering Intern in New York, NY to support the analysis, design, and implementation of structural systems in buildings and other structures. Over 10-12 weeks, you'll assist a team of experienced engineers and consultants with real project work while building hands-on experience in structural design consulting.

In this role, you'll help support project budgets, documentation, and coordination with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. You will join a structural team serving commercial and institutional work across the New York metro, with active projects spanning housing, healthcare, education, and civic or government settings, contributing to sustainable design goals including SE2050.

At a Glance

Location: New York, NY

Discipline: Structural

Markets: Commercial; Institutional

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

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

Program Length: 10-12 week summer program

Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

• Assist with design portions of structural projects according to code and IMEG standards.

• Assist with researching project resources.

• Assist with client relations, maintain the project design notebook, and provide documentation for permanent record files.

• Assist with coordinating design and schedule with other disciplines such as architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical and suppliers.

• 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 preparation and issuance of addendum information.

• Conduct periodic job site observations and 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 Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering, or equivalent, required

Experience

None listed.

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

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds

• Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull

• Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises

About the Team

• New York structural team serving the New York metro with active work in housing, commercial, healthcare, education, and civic or government markets.

• Portfolio also includes hotels, garage or parking work, data center assignments, and mixed-use residential projects across New York, New Jersey, and nearby markets.

• Recent work includes JDA Group LLC / Hoboken, NJ / JDA Group Hoboken - Building D Concept Design, Housing, and Montefiore Medical Center / New York, NY / Montefiore Moses Campus Upgrade, Healthcare.

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 New York 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 annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG 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.

Bring Your Career to IMEG

Apply today and build hands-on structural engineering experience while supporting projects that make a lasting impact on people and communities.