Lighting Design Intern | Madison, WI

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This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities.

IMEG is hiring a Lighting Intern in Madison WI. This role supports experienced architectural lighting designers with design and documentation tasks including luminaire selections lighting layouts illuminance-target calculations client presentations and design documentation in Revit or less frequently AutoCAD.

You will work within project monetary budgets and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. The role also supports coordinated building-system delivery and integrated building technology work.

Location: Madison WI
Discipline: Lighting
Markets: Healthcare; MEP
Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
Work Schedule: Full-time in office 10-12 week summer program
Program Length: 10-12 week summer program
Sponsorship: Not available

• Assist with design portions of discipline-system projects according to code and IMEG standards.
• Assist with researching commercially available equipment.
• Assist with 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.

• Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Architectural Engineering or Theatrical Lighting Design Interior Design or equivalent required

• Strong interest in architectural lighting 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

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

• Retrieved work points to a K-12 education project centered on a community education and recreation facility. The scope combines MEP technology AV and security systems which suggests a team that is especially strong in coordinated school-facility systems delivery and integrated building technology.
• The project also calls out BIM as a featured capability which is a useful sign of coordinated design workflow on this team.
• Recent work includes Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs / Madison WI / Milwaukee Armory Phase III Government (City/County/State); Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs / Milwaukee WI / Renovation of Drill Hall Government (City/County/State); and Unity Point Meriter / Pharmacy Upgrade Healthcare.

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

Apply today to help deliver thoughtful architectural lighting design and documentation.

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.

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