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Structural Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Downers Grove, IL, US

About You:

Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for engineering? Do you love designing and implementing detailed structural systems?  Are you looking for a company that is constantly trying to push the boundaries of what it means to offer a better construction solution process 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. 

  

AME Engineering is currently looking for a Structural Engineering Intern to join our team.  The Structural Engineering Intern will be responsible for helping develop the structural system design in support of design/build projects including Industrial, Self-storage, Controlled Environments, Entertainment, Multi-Family, and other types of facilities.  

 

A Day in the Life:

  • Design and specify structural systems including load calculations, gravity and lateral system analysis, structural details, and connections for various projects 
  • Assist our multi-disciplined engineering team to deliver projects 
  • Join projects with other engineering and modeling staff to deliver comprehensive structural design packages
  • Assist in the development of industry-leading automated design methods and tools as part of a forward-thinking, innovation-focused team of engineers and R&D staff
  • Work with our fabrication modeling team to facilitate successful project execution
  • Provide value engineering reviews and alternate design options to maximize cost savings, optimize lead times, and better execute projects
  • 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 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 AME 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.

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EOE, including disability/vets

 

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