Electrical Design Engineer

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.

ARCO/Murray is currently looking for a Electrical Design Engineer to join our Power Solutions team based in Downers Grove, Illinois. The Project Manager will be work with sales, project execution, and overall performance of alternative energy projects with a key focus on delivery of AMPS projects.

A Day in the Life:

Be a key part of the Power Solutions team delivering turnkey power solutions to our clients

Take on administrative aspects of project from the earliest stages of preconstruction through project closeout

Assist with designing Solar solutions using innovative in-house tools in support of our design/build sales process

Oversee equipment selection, buyout process, and logistics for full project scope

Interface with clients, contractors, and vendors on technical issues to provide key guidance on the implementation of solar solutions

Work with Project Superintendent and Foreman to develop and review project schedule and site logistics

Participate in budgeting, scheduling, and staff management

Work as an integral part of team procuring solar panels, inverters, and other associated power components from our supplier and distributor networks

Utilize and expand our national and international network of equipment suppliers

Assist in business development activities by finding solutions to complex projects as part of a client-facing, multi-disciplined team

Assist in the development of Solar, CHP, Micro-grid solutions as part of master power planning for clients

Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations

Necessary Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Experience working in general contracting, EPC, or similar industry

Bonus: BIM experience (Revit and AutoCAD) is a plus

Able to organize, plan and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results

What We Can Offer You:

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

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