Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

AMPS; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Structured training program

Travel opportunities

Bonus potential after term

Housing assistance

Job summary

ARCO/Murray is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to join our Power Solutions team in Downers Grove, Illinois. Assist with sales, project execution, and performance of solar projects while supporting design/build activities.

The role offers hands-on experience in solar design, equipment sourcing, and multi-network procurement, with mentoring and a structured training program. This internship helps pave the way for a potential full-time offer after graduation.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

GPA 3.0

Internship experience

Extracurricular involvement

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.

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.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO's Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets