Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

ARCO Companies; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Mentorship

Structured training

Travel opportunities

Discretionary bonus

Housing assistance

AMPS full-time bonus eligibility

Job summary

ARCO Companies, a family of construction companies, is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern for our Power Solutions team in Downers Grove, Illinois. You will assist with sales, project execution, and performance of solar energy projects tied to our design/build approach.

Responsibilities include supporting design, equipment selection, procurement logistics, and coordinating solar components with supplier networks, while gaining hands-on mentoring.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's of Engineering program.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
• Prior internship experience is a plus.
• Extracurricular involvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Be a key part of the Power Solutions team delivering turnkey power solutions.
• Assist with designing Solar solutions using in-house tools within design/build sales.
• Oversee procurement and logistics for full project scope, including equipment buyout.

Skills

GPA 3.0

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Job description

About You:

Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for alternative energy? Do you love understanding design, procurement, and installation of alternative power solutions? Are you looking for a company that is constantly trying to push the boundaries of what it means to offer a better construction solution by using design/build? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will excite you. Who are we?We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

ARCO/Murray is currently looking for an Electrical Engineering Intern to join our Power Solutions team based in Downers Grove, Illinois. The Solar Project Manager Intern will be assist with sales, project execution, and overall performance of alternative energy projects with a key focus on delivery of Solar projects.

A Day in the Life:

• Be a key part of the Power Solutions team delivering turnkey power solutions to our clients
• Take on administrative aspects of project from the earliest stages of preconstruction through project closeout
• Assist with designing Solar solutions using innovative in-house tools in support of our design/build sales process
• Oversee equipment selection, buyout process, and logistics for full project scope
• Work as an integral part of team procuring solar panels, inverters, and other associated power components from our supplier and distributor networks
• Utilize and expand our national and international network of equipment suppliers
• Assist in the development of Solar, CHP, Micro-grid solutions as part of master power planning for clients
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations

Necessary Qualifications:

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

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

What We Can Offer You:

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work.

• Competitive hourly rate (with overtime possible)
• One-on-one mentorship
• Structured training program
• Opportunity to travel
• Opportunity for term-end discretionary bonus
• Housing assistance provided for non-local interns
• A $5,000 bonus should you join AMPS fulltime after graduation

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets