Electrical Design Engineer - Data Centers
ARCO Companies•Downers Grove, IL
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- experience with ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, or similar analysis software is preferred.
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 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.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
