Mechanical Engineer (New Grad 2027) Downers Grove, IL, US

Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies. A ME Engineering is currently seeking an Engineer to join our Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) team based in Downers Grove, IL. You will work side-by-side with project managers and other MEP design engineers to deliver projects. The M EP Engineer wi ll 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.

A Day in the Life: Perform design of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing 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 mech anical systems/ requirement s to meet th eir specific project needs and comply with safety cod es. Review shop drawings for compliance of specifications and contract documents.

Necessary Qualifications: M inimum GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering program or related field of study Prior industry internship experience is a plus Extracurr icular 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: Perform design of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing 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 mech anical systems/ requirement s to meet th eir specific project needs and comply with safety cod es. Review shop drawings for compliance of specifications and contract documents. 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.