Electrical Design Manager Jobs in Northbrook, IL

Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for engineering? Do you love designing and implementing complex electrical systems? Are you looking for a company that is constantly trying to push the boundaries of what it means to offer a better construction solution process 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 National is currently looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our team based in Downers Grove, Illinois. The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for guiding the full electrical scope and leading the development of electrical system designs and power solutions in support of design/build projects that will include Entertainment, Agricultural, Multi-Family, Industrial, Commercial, and Mission Critical facilities.

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.

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

• Prepare detailed preliminary electrical designs in pursuit of design/build projects across several project-types 

• Design and specify power systems including load calculations, one and three-line diagrams, equipment sizing and selection, equipment layouts, lighting photometric calculations, fire alarm design, and associated system controls for various projects 

• Provide electrical design direction projects and work with national network of design consultants to help deliver projects 

• Perform arc flash and coordination studies using SKM powertools 

• Play a key role as part of the Power Solutions team delivering turnkey power solutions to our clients  

• Develop industry-leading automated design methods and tools as part of a team of forward-thinking, innovation-focused engineers and R&D staff 

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

• Work as an integral part of team procuring building switchgear, generators, UPS, and other power components directly from suppliers 

• Assist in development of electrical pre-fabrication efforts 

• Provide value engineering reviews and alternate design options in order to maximize cost savings and better execute projects 

• Interface with clients, contractors, and vendors on technical issues as electrical expert 

• Participate in budgeting, scheduling, and staff management 

• 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 

• Preferred experience working for a design/build electrical contractor or electrical engineering design consultancy  

• BS in Electrical Engineering

• Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred; ARCO/Murray will support the pursuit of licensure 

• 4-10 years' of experience 

• BIM experience preferred – Revit, Navisworks, and AutoCAD 

• Familiarity with electrical engineering software such as ETAP, SKM 

• Experience creating design spreadsheets or coding scripts is a plus 

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

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 5,500 design-build projects across 48 states and 38 major cities nationwide.