Electrical Design Engineer - Data Centers
ARCO Companies · Downers Grove, IL, US · $95k–$140k
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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 of
mission-critical facilities, including hyperscale data centers and other high-reliability
infrastructure. This role will include the development of practical electrical designs, the
coordination with internal and external project partners, and providing technical support
throughout procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.
The ideal candidate is a technically strong, collaborative engineer who can translate
project requirements into coordinated, constructible electrical systems while maintaining
a high standard for safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
- Develop and review electrical designs for medium-voltage and low-voltage power
distribution systems.
- Prepare and review one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, equipment
schedules, 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, and
interdisciplinary page turns.
- Review vendor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, equipment data, and proposed
design changes for technical compliance and constructability.
- Collaborate with procurement and project teams on long-lead electrical
equipment, technical evaluations, and supplier coordination.
Provide field engineering support during installation, startup, testing, and
commissioning.
- 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 project
stakeholders.
- Support continuous improvement of design standards, templates, checklists, and
engineering workflows.
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Approximately 3–8 years of electrical engineering experience; mission-critical, data
center,
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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.