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ARCO

Architectural design, project management, development

Electrical Design Engineer - Data Centers

Building Services EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDowners Grove, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline is required.
  • Approximately 3–8 years of electrical engineering experience is required; 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 is required.
  • Experience interpreting electrical drawings, specifications, equipment data, and technical studies is required.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit is required.
  • Understanding of electrical construction methods, equipment procurement, commissioning, and field coordination is required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment is required.
  • Ability to travel to project sites as needed is required.

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, 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, or similar analysis software is preferred.

About the Company

ARCO

Architectural design, project management, development

ARCO Architecture Company is a Finnish architectural firm formed in 2021 through a merger, and it operates as Finland’s largest practice with offices in Helsinki, Tampere, Turku, and Oulu. It provides a full suite of services, including design, project management, property development, and construction supervision for residential, commercial, and large public projects like hospitals and arenas. The firm uses digital design methods throughout the project lifecycle—BIM, VR, simulations, and digital twins—and applies these tools to sustainable design and wood construction. Its goal is to be the leading all-in-one partner for complex architectural and development projects in Finland, combining deep technical expertise with advanced digital tools.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Helsinki, Finland
Founded
2016

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