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Electrical Design Engineer - Data Centers

Downers Grove, ILOnsiteFull Time$95,000–$140,000 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • Electrical Engineering
  • mission-critical facilities
  • hyperscale data centers
  • medium-voltage
  • low-voltage
  • power distribution systems
  • emergency power systems
  • NEC
  • NFPA
  • IEEE

Nice to have

  • ETAP
  • SKM
  • EasyPower
  • industrial
  • utility
  • high-reliability facility

Role summary

ARCO/Murray is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and deliver mission-critical facilities, focusing on hyperscale data centers. This role involves developing electrical designs for medium and low-voltage power distribution, supporting utility services, and performing various power studies. The engineer will coordinate with internal and external teams, review vendor submittals, and provide field support during construction, testing, and commissioning. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with NEC, NFPA, and IEEE standards, and utilizing software like AutoCAD and Revit. Experience with power analysis software (ETAP, SKM, EasyPower) and understanding of construction methods are preferred. The position offers a collaborative design-build environment with opportunities for professional growth.

ABOUT YOU

Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for alternative power solutions? Do you love solving for the complex power needs of large-scale construction projects? 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.

POSITION SUMMARY

ARCO/Murray is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the design and delivery ofmission-critical facilities, including hyperscale data centers and other high-reliabilityinfrastructure. This role will include the development of practical electrical designs, thecoordination with internal and external project partners, and providing technical supportthroughout procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong, collaborative engineer who can translateproject requirements into coordinated, constructible electrical systems while maintaininga high standard for safety, quality, schedule, and cost.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

  • Develop and review electrical designs for medium-voltage and low-voltage powerdistribution systems.
  • Prepare and review one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, equipmentschedules, load summaries, feeder schedules, and design narratives.
  • Support the design of utility services, substations, transformers, switchgear,generators, UPS systems, automatic transfer equipment, distribution equipment,grounding, and emergency power systems.
  • Perform or coordinate load-flow, short-circuit, protective-device coordination, arcflash,voltage-drop, and equipment-sizing studies.
  • Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, structural, mechanical, controls,fire protection, civil, and construction teams.
  • Participate in BIM coordination, design reviews, constructability reviews, andinterdisciplinary page turns.
  • Review vendor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, equipment data, and proposeddesign changes for technical compliance and constructability.
  • Collaborate with procurement and project teams on long-lead electricalequipment, technical evaluations, and supplier coordination.Provide field engineering support during installation, startup, testing, andcommissioning.
  • Assist with troubleshooting, punch-list resolution, functional performance testing,and turnover documentation.
  • Apply applicable requirements from the NEC, NFPA standards, IEEE standards,local codes, and project specifications.
  • Communicate technical decisions, risks, and action items clearly to projectstakeholders.
  • Support continuous improvement of design standards, templates, checklists, andengineering workflows.

    • NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Approximately 3–8 years of electrical engineering experience; mission-critical, datacenter, industrial, utility, or high-reliability facility experience is strongly preferred.
  • Working knowledge of medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical distributionsystems and emergency power systems.
  • Experience interpreting electrical drawings, specifications, equipment data, andtechnical studies.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit; experience with ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, orsimilar analysis software is preferred.
  • Understanding of electrical construction methods, equipment procurement,commissioning, and field coordination.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment.
  • Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

    • WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

  • Opportunity to work on high-visibility mission-critical and energy projects.
  • Collaborative, design-build environment with direct exposure to engineering,procurement, construction, and commissioning.
  • Professional development and opportunities for expanded technical and projectresponsibility.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.

    • We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

  • Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Traditional and Roth 401k
  • Tuition reimbursement for associates
  • Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
  • 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
  • 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
  • 100% charitable match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • 100% paid parental leave

    • Typical base compensation for this role is between $95,000 and $140,000. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company performance.

    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.

    This represents typical base compensation for the role. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company performance.

    Pay Range$95,000—$140,000 USD

    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.

    LEGAL DISCLAIMER

    EOE, including disability/vets

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