Substation Electrical Engineer
About You
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?
Who are we?
We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies. ARCO/Murray National is currently looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our team based in Downers Grove, Illinois.
What We Can Offer You
- 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
- Typical base compensation for the Substation Electrical Engineer role is between $90,000 and $130,000. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range.
- In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company performance.
Our Culture
We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Necessary Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline) from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 5-10 years of substation design / engineering experience (transmission or utility scale) OR comparable heavy-commercial construction related background.
- Strong working knowledge of substation design practices for high voltage equipment, bus systems, grounding, control/relay, station service, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, produce single-line, three-line, schematic, and layout drawings.
- Experience preparing technical specifications and vendor data review.
- Proficiency with design tools and software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, SKM, Mathcad, or other power-system calculation tools).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate across design, procurement, and construction teams.
- Willingness to travel to project sites as required (e.g., 10-30%).
- Familiarity with engineering deliverables in a GC setting (i.e., design-build or EPC support) is a plus.