Electrical Design Engineer - Data Centers

ARCO/Murray Power Solutions•Downers Grove, IL

2d•$95,000 - $140,000

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. The role develops practical electrical designs, coordinates with internal and external project partners, and provides technical support through procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning. The successful candidate will translate project requirements into coordinated, constructible electrical systems while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, schedule, and cost. The engineer will work in a collaborative design-build environment with exposure to engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning. The role may involve travel to project sites as needed and offers professional development and opportunities for expanded technical and project responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
Approximately 3–8 years of electrical engineering experience.
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.
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

Mission-critical, data center, industrial, utility, or high-reliability facility experience is strongly preferred.
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 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, arc-flash, 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 and eligibility for discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company performance.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Traditional and Roth 401k.
Tuition reimbursement for associates.
Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child.
One-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel.
One-week paid volunteer leave each year.
100% charitable match.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
100% paid parental leave.