Power Solutions Intern (Summer 2026)

AMPS • Downers Grove, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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 a Solar Project Management 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.
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
A DAY IN THE LIFE
ARCO offers an exciting Intern opportunity for highly motivated students. A Project Manager Intern will assist Project Managers with the following:
Estimating – Describing project proposals and assigning dollar values to the projects.
Scheduling – Creating a working timeline for subcontractors to complete the project on time.
Design meetings – Attend design meetings with owner and team to understand design pro structural engineers, architects.
Buyout – Send bid instructions, schedule, and drawings to subcontractors. Receive and evaluate proposals, then award subcontracts.
Shop Drawing and Submittal Review – Review subcontractor drawings with Project Manager and design team and communicate with subs on upcoming work.
Billing – Work with Project Manager to understand the business side of building such as managing subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, pay applications, and owning projects cost status.
Jobsite Visits – Visit jobsite with Project Manager and work with Project Superintendent’s to ensure the project is running smoothly.
Weekly Training Sessions – As an ARCO/Murray Project Manager Intern, weekly training sessions are provided to ensure the Intern team has a clear understanding of their role and how the business operates. Many training courses emphasize growing a deeper knowledge of building trades and how to leverage an engineering background to solve clients needs as a design/builder. Training is held virtually, in-person, at jobsites, and self-guided.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Prior industry internship experience is a plus
• Extracurricular involvement is a plus

Responsibilities

• Estimating – Describing project proposals and assigning dollar values to the projects.
• Scheduling – Creating a working timeline for subcontractors to complete the project on time.
• Design meetings – Attend design meetings with owner and team to understand design pro structural engineers, architects.
• Buyout – Send bid instructions, schedule, and drawings to subcontractors. Receive and evaluate proposals, then award subcontracts.
• Shop Drawing and Submittal Review – Review subcontractor drawings with Project Manager and design team and communicate with subs on upcoming work.
• Billing – Work with Project Manager to understand the business side of building such as managing subcontracts, change orders, pay requests, pay applications, and owning projects cost status.
• Jobsite Visits – Visit jobsite with Project Manager and work with Project Superintendent’s to ensure the project is running smoothly.
• Weekly Training Sessions – As an ARCO/Murray Project Manager Intern, weekly training sessions are provided to ensure the Intern team has a clear understanding of their role and how the business operates.
• Many training courses emphasize growing a deeper knowledge of building trades and how to leverage an engineering background to solve clients needs as a design/builder.
• Training is held virtually, in-person, at jobsites, and self-guided.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern