Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
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.
About Us
We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies. AME Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering Intern will assist the team in all MEP-related design, estimating, and coordination functions in support of industrial, life sciences, food & beverage, and/or manufacturing facility projects. This role will not focus exclusively on design/production work but will require detailed understanding of mechanical system design principles to complete required day-to-day activities.
Responsibilities
- Perform design of Mechanical Systems for large scale buildings in the controlled agriculture, industrial, process/manufacturing, and commercial sectors.
- Review construction drawings and specifications for MEP systems from schematic through the construction document phases.
- Assist in the development of construction documents.
- Work with senior engineers to determine project mechanical systems/requirements to meet their specific project needs and comply with safety codes.
- Review shop drawings for compliance of specifications and contract documents.
- Perform energy models for permit and for master energy studies.
- Interface effectively with members of the project team both internally and externally.
Requirements
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s of Mechanical Engineering program or related field of study
- Prior industry internship experience is a plus
- Extracurricular involvement is a plus
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 AME fulltime after graduation
We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. 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.