Structural Engineering Intern | Naperville, IL

Structural Engineering Intern Naperville IL

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 Naperville Illinois. Over 10-12 weeks youll assist in the analysis design and implementation of structural systems in buildings and other structures while working closely with experienced engineers and consultants.

In this role youll support project documentation coordination and job site observations while helping the team work within project budgets and meet client expectations. Youll contribute to projects across commercial and institutional markets gaining hands-on exposure to structural work in Chicagoland and the broader Midwest.

At a Glance

Location: Naperville IL

Discipline: Structural

Markets: Commercial; Institutional

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Travel: Periodic job site observations

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

Program Length: 10-12 week summer program

Sponsorship: Not available

What Youll Do

• Assist with structural system design tasks for projects in accordance with code and IMEG standards.
• Research project-related resources and supporting information.
• Support client relations maintain the project design notebook and provide documentation for permanent record files.
• Coordinate design and schedules with architectural structural electrical mechanical technology clerical and supplier teams.
• Document design decisions meetings and client instructions while monitoring design progress.
• Review project documents for accuracy and completeness before final check.
• Prepare and issue addendum information.
• Conduct periodic job site observations and support other services required by the contract services agreement.
• Work within the projects monetary budget while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.

What Youll Bring

Required

Education

• Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Structural or Architectural Engineering or equivalent required

Skills and 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 (Building Information Model) 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 Naperville structural team focuses on industrial commercial civic healthcare and education work with especially heavy activity in Chicagoland and broader Midwest markets.
• Frequent assignments include industrial buildings municipal and public safety facilities school improvements retail and commercial peer reviews and targeted structural investigations.
• Recent work includes Village of Schaumburg Public Safety Facility Government (City/County/State) and Cardinal Health Glendale Heights Cyclotron Addition Commercial.

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 Illinois 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 candidates experience education knowledge skills abilities and licensure and certifications.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership 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 .

Bring Your Career to IMEG

Apply today and build hands-on structural engineering experience while contributing to projects that support clients and communities

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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