Electrical Design Engineer - Data Centers

ARCO Companies
Downers Grove, IL
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for electrical engineers who coordinate design and construction workflows in mission-critical infrastructure, with experience in data centers and high-reliability facilities.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3–8 years of experience in mission-critical or data center electrical design
    — “Approximately 3–8 years of electrical engineering experience; mission-critical, data center, industrial, utility, or high-reliability facility experience is strongly preferred.”
  • Engineers who can bridge design and construction through field support and coordination
    — “Provide field engineering support during installation, startup, testing, and commissioning.”
  • Individuals with a background in medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution systems
    — “Working knowledge of medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical distribution systems and emergency power systems.”

Things to consider

  • Travel is expected, as the role requires site visits for installation and commissioning
    — “Ability to travel to project sites as needed.”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work across disciplines in a design-build environment
    — “Collaborative, design-build environment with direct exposure to engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and electrical analysis software like ETAP or SKM
    — “Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit; experience with ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, or similar analysis software is preferred.”
  • Emphasize a track record of translating project requirements into constructible systems
    — “The ideal candidate is a technically strong, collaborative engineer who can translate project requirements into coordinated, constructible electrical systems.”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with NEC, NFPA, IEEE standards and local codes
    — “Apply applicable requirements from the NEC, NFPA standards, IEEE standards, local codes, and project specifications.”
  • Showcase ability to coordinate with multiple teams and manage interdisciplinary workflows
    — “Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, structural, mechanical, controls, fire protection, civil, and construction teams.”
  • Include examples of vendor submittal reviews and technical evaluations
    — “Review vendor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, equipment data, and proposed design changes for technical compliance and constructability.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Support the design and delivery of mission-critical facilities
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline3–8 years of electrical engineering experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Electrical EngineeringMedium-voltage And Low-voltage Electrical Distribution SystemsOne-line DiagramsElectrical SchematicsEquipment SchedulesLoad SummariesFeeder SchedulesDesign NarrativesUtility ServicesSubstationsTransformersSwitchgearGeneratorsUPS SystemsAutomatic Transfer EquipmentDistribution EquipmentGroundingEmergency Power SystemsLoad-flow StudiesShort-circuit Studies

Preferred

Experience With Autocad And/or RevitExperience With Etap, SKM, Easypower, Or Similar Analysis Software

Stack & domain

Electrical EngineeringMedium-voltage And Low-voltage Electrical Distribution SystemsEmergency Power SystemsLoad-flowShort-circuitProtective-device CoordinationArcflashVoltage-dropEquipment-sizing StudiesBIM CoordinationDesign ReviewsConstructability ReviewsInterdisciplinary Page TurnsVendor SubmittalsShop DrawingsRfisEquipment DataProposed Design ChangesTechnical EvaluationsSupplier CoordinationField Engineering SupportInstallationStartupTestingCommissioningTroubleshootingPunch-list ResolutionFunctional Performance TestingTurnover DocumentationNECNFPA StandardsIEEE StandardsLocal CodesProject SpecificationsAutocadRevitETAPSKMEasypowerCollaborationCommunicationProblem SolvingTechnical Decision MakingData CentersHigh-reliability InfrastructureConstruction Projects

About the role

Original posting from ARCO Companies via Greenhouse

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.

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

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.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets

Source: ARCO Companies careers (Greenhouse)

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