Process Controls Co-Op | Utica, MI

100% Employee-Owned | Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture This posting is for Summer 2027 Co-op Internship opportunities. IMEG is hiring a Controls Design Co-op in Utica, MI to support engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of control systems. This role works closely with experienced engineers and consultants on active project work while building practical design and documentation skills. As a co-op intern, you'll gain hands-on experience over 3-12 months, depending on the length of the program, assisting with project documentation, coordination across disciplines, and periodic job site observations. This paid, mentored opportunity supports project goals and client expectations while contributing to industrial and manufacturing work and advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030. At a Glance Location: Utica, MI Discipline: Controls Markets: Industrial; Manufacturing; MEP Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP) Work Schedule: Full-time in office, Program Length: 3-12 months Sponsorship: Not available What You'll Do · Assist with control-system design work related to discipline systems according to code and IMEG standards. · Assist with producing control documents, including IO lists, connection schedules, loop drawings, and schematics. · Assist with client relations, project design notebooks, and documentation for permanent record files. · Assist with coordinating design and schedules with other disciplines, including architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment suppliers. · Assist with documenting design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress. · Assist with reviewing project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting a final check. · Assist with preparing and issuing 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 Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required Skills and Abilities · Strong interest in design consulting · Previous exposure to AutoCAD Electrical 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 Preferred · Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred About the Team Portfolio points to a process- and manufacturing-oriented industrial team with strong mechanical, electrical, process engineering, and process automation/controls. Automotive R&D, chemical process, manufacturing support, and some civil/municipal utility work show up repeatedly, suggesting a team that is especially strong in technical industrial environments and production-support infrastructure. The team has a strong history as a trusted advisor for owners/manufacturers and brings a great foundation of client-centric team culture. 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 gain hands-on controls design experience and help deliver complex systems that support industrial clients, project teams, and the communities they serve. 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