Controls PM Intern — Mentorship, Travel & Hands-On

ARCO/Murray; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

One-on-one mentorship

Structured training program

Travel opportunities

Discretionary bonus

Housing assistance provided for non-lU

$5,000 bonus after graduation

Job summary

ARCO/Murray, a leading construction company, is seeking a highly motivated Controls Project Management Intern for our Chicago, IL team. You will assist with all phases of a project from preconstruction through closeout, gaining hands-on experience in controls design, PLC/DDC/SCADA programming, and field integration.

We offer mentorship, structured training, potential travel, and a path to full-time opportunities after graduation.

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA 3.0 out of 4.0.
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s of Engineering program or related field of study.
• Prior internship experience is a plus.
• Extracurricular involvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of a project from earliest stages of preconstruction through project closeout, including controls design, buyout, installation and commissioning.
• Oversee DDC, PLC, and SCADA programming efforts and field integration support.
• Gain experience with control narratives, shop drawings, and as-built documentation to verify accuracy and constructability.
• Support equipment and controls buyout and procurement planning.
• Participate in field installation activities for low-voltage controls systems and ensure alignment with project scope.
• Collaborate with clients and design teams to deliver ARCO’s integrated model on complex projects.

Education

GPA 3.0/4.0

Engineering program enrollment

Job description

ARCO/Murray, a leading construction company, is seeking a highly motivated Controls Project Management Intern for our Chicago, IL team. You will assist with all phases of a project from preconstruction through closeout, gaining hands-on experience in controls design, PLC/DDC/SCADA programming, and field integration.

We offer mentorship, structured training, potential travel, and a path to full-time opportunities after graduation.