AMPS · 6 hours ago
Power Solutions Intern (Summer 2026)
Downers Grove, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, is seeking a Power Solutions Intern for Summer 2026 to join their team in Downers Grove, Illinois. The intern will assist with sales, project execution, and the overall performance of alternative energy projects, focusing on solar projects.
Construction
Hiring Manager
Kristin Mustari, MBA, PRC, SHRM-CP
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
Capstone Projects – Interns work in small groups throughout the summer with oversight from leadership to solve real life business cases
Qualification
Required
Minimum GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's of Engineering program or related field of study
Preferred
Prior industry internship experience is a plus
Extracurricular involvement is a plus
Benefits
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
Company
AMPS
AMPS Power Solutions is a division of ARCO/Murray serving as a National EPC Contractor solving complex power problems by optimizing power access, generation, and delivery to new and existing facilities.
Founded in 2022
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase