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Electrical Design Engineer

Downers Grove, ILOnsiteFull Time$95,000–$140,000 /yrPosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

  • Power Solutions
  • Solar
  • CHP
  • Micro-grid
  • Electrical Design
  • Procurement
  • Logistics
  • Client-facing
  • EPC
  • Design/build

Nice to have

  • BIM
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD

Role summary

ARCO/Murray is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer for its Power Solutions team in Downers Grove, Illinois. This role focuses on delivering turnkey power solutions, particularly solar projects, from preconstruction to closeout. Responsibilities include designing solar solutions, overseeing equipment selection, managing procurement from supplier networks, and interfacing with clients, contractors, and vendors. The position also involves assisting with budgeting, scheduling, site logistics, and business development for alternative energy projects. A BS in Electrical Engineering is required, with BIM experience (Revit, AutoCAD) being a plus.

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.

ARCO/Murray is currently looking for a Electrical Design Engineer to join our Power Solutions team based in Downers Grove, Illinois. The Project Manager will be work with sales, project execution, and overall performance of alternative energy projects with a key focus on delivery of AMPS projects.

A Day in the Life:

  • Be a key part of the Power Solutions team delivering turnkey power solutions to our clients
  • Take on administrative aspects of project from the earliest stages of preconstruction through project closeout
  • Assist with designing Solar solutions using innovative in-house tools in support of our design/build sales process
  • Oversee equipment selection, buyout process, and logistics for full project scope
  • Interface with clients, contractors, and vendors on technical issues to provide key guidance on the implementation of solar solutions
  • Work with Project Superintendent and Foreman to develop and review project schedule and site logistics
  • Participate in budgeting, scheduling, and staff management
  • Work as an integral part of team procuring solar panels, inverters, and other associated power components from our supplier and distributor networks
  • Utilize and expand our national and international network of equipment suppliers
  • Assist in business development activities by finding solutions to complex projects as part of a client-facing, multi-disciplined team
  • Assist in the development of Solar, CHP, Micro-grid solutions as part of master power planning for clients
  • 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

  • BS in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Experience working in general contracting, EPC, or similar industry
  • Bonus: BIM experience (Revit and AutoCAD) is a plus
  • Able to organize, plan and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results

    • 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. 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
  • 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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