Electrical Design Engineer - Data Centers

ARCO/Murray Power Solutions; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCO/Murray Power Solutions in Downers Grove, IL, is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support the design and delivery of mission-critical facilities, including hyperscale data centers. You will develop practical electrical designs, coordinate with partners, and provide technical support through procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.

The ideal candidate translates project requirements into coordinated electrical systems while upholding safety, quality, schedule, and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Approximately 3–8 years of electrical engineering experience; data center/high-reliability experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical distribution systems and emergency power systems.
• Experience interpreting electrical drawings, specifications, equipment data, and technical studies.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit; ETAP/SKM/EasyPower or similar software preferred.
• Understanding of electrical construction methods, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 NEC, NFPA, IEEE, local codes, and project specifications.

Skills

Electrical design

Project coordination

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer - Data Centers

Downers Grove, IL, US

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, industrial, utility, or high-reliability facility experience is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical distribution
  systems and emergency power systems.
• Experience interpreting electrical drawings, specifications, equipment data, and
  technical studies.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit; experience with ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, or
  similar 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 project
  responsibility.
• 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.

• 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
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% paid parental leave

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.

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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