Energy Modeling Internship (Summer 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Discretionary bonus

Travel opportunities

Overtime pay

Job summary

ARCO/Murray Power Solutions invites applications for an Energy Modeling Intern in Downers Grove, IL. Join our engineering team to assist with energy-related design, simulations, and project coordination.

You will work with project managers and design engineers to model geometry, envelope, and HVAC systems using IES and CBECC, contributing to energy reports and client presentations.

Qualifications

• Sophomore or junior pursuing engineering (preferably mechanical).
• Knowledge of HVAC fundamentals (RTUs, Heat Pumps, etc.).
• Experience with 3D modeling software (IES).
• Some experience with MEP design in commercial space.

Responsibilities

• Interpret data from drawings to understand energy problems.
• Model energy geometry and envelope components; add HVAC systems for simulations.
• Prepare final energy reports and present results to clients.
• Support MEP design and energy optimization efforts on projects.

Skills

HVAC fundamentals

MAEP design awareness

3D modeling software

Energy code interpretation

Education

Engineering major (Sophomore/Junior)

Tools

IES

CBECC

Job description

Energy Modeling Internship (Summer 2027)

Downers Grove, IL, US

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about the design/build construction process? Do you enjoy working closely with internal and external clients to ensure construction projects start off on the right foot? Do you love value engineering problems away before a project even breaks ground? If the answer is, “Yes!”, we have an opportunity for you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

AMPS is currently seeking an Energy Modeling Intern to join our Engineering team based in Downers Grove, IL. You will work side-by-side with project managers and other MEP design engineers to deliver projects. The Energy Modeling Intern will assist the team in all energy-related design, simulations, and coordination functions in support of a variety of projects. The internship will focus on the mechanical aspect of the project and will expose the intern to real life problems encountered on the field.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Understand and be able to interpret data from architectural and MEP drawings to get a gist of the existing problem in a given building/space.
• Brainstorm and present different ideas to the team to comply with energy code before official kickoff.
• Prepare detailed energy model using software such as IES, CBECC, etc. The steps would include modeling geometry, envelope and adding HVAC systems to run the final simulation.
• Present and gather final data from the model to present to client in the form of a final energy report.
• Willing to do R&D on HVAC systems to make them more efficient in terms of energy usage and cost point of view.
• Willing to contribute to MEP design in addition to modeling to better understand the functioning of the whole building.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Sophomore or a junior student pursuing a major in engineering, preferably mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge of HVAC fundamentals and systems such as RTUs, Heat Pumps, etc.
• Experience with 3D modeling software, preferably IES.
• Some experience with MEP design in commercial space.

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)
• 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

This represents typical base compensation for the role. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company performance.

Pay Range

$27 - $28 USD

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

As set forth in ARCO/Murray Power Solutions’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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