Electrical Engineer - Protection & Controls/Physical - Substations - Power and Energy

Senior Electrical Engineer - Substations - Power and Energy

Atwell

Who We Are Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing! Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards: * Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11) * Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region * Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14) * Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US Atwell is seeking a Substation Engineer to join our growing Power & Energy team. We are a full-service consulting firm supporting the design and execution of power generation and power delivery systems across a broad range of markets, including utility-scale wind, solar, BESS, substations, transmission, and distribution infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to support impactful utility and renewable energy projects, work across multi-disciplinary teams, and contribute to both and/or substation physical design and protection & controls engineering. What You’ll Do * Support the design and engineering of high-voltage substations for utility, renewable, and power delivery projects * Contribute to both physical substation design and Protection & Controls (P&C) engineering packages * Lead or support engineering tasks from project kickoff through IFC/design package completion * Coordinate closely with civil, structural, SCADA, relay, and project management teams to deliver integrated solutions * Prepare technical deliverables including one-lines, three-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, grounding plans, conduit/raceway layouts, cable schedules, bills of material, specifications, reports, and client-facing documents * Provide engineering support during procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup phases * Occasionally travel for field walkdowns, client meetings, factory acceptance testing, or construction support Focus Areas Physical Design * Develop and support substation physical layout and design packages for high-voltage projects * Prepare or review: * General arrangement drawings * Plan and elevation drawings * Grounding layouts * Conduit and cable routing plans * Control building layouts * Equipment connection details * Foundation and equipment interface coordination * Coordinate major equipment layouts including transformers, breakers, switches, bus systems, CCVTs/PTs, CTs, panels, batteries, and other station equipment * Work closely with civil and structural teams to align grading, foundations, trenching, and equipment placement * Support development of material lists, specifications, and installation details Protection & Controls (P&C) * Develop and support P&C design packages including: * One-line and three-line diagrams * AC/DC schematics * Wiring diagrams * Relay panel layouts * Interconnection diagrams * Communication diagrams * SCADA point lists * Perform engineering calculations such as battery sizing, voltage drop, conduit fill, and cable sizing * Support relay setting development, protection philosophies, and coordination with OEMs and system stakeholders * Contribute to arc flash, coordination, and other protection-related studies as applicable What We’re Looking For * Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program * 5+ years of experience in substation engineering, power delivery, utility, or renewable energy projects * Experience supporting physical design, Protection & Controls, or both within substation projects * Strong understanding of high-voltage substation systems and design practices * Experience developing engineering deliverables such as one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, grounding plans, and design packages * Familiarity with applicable industry codes and standards including NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and NFPA * Proficiency with tools such as AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Preferred Qualifications * Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain * Experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects, transmission, or high-voltage infrastructure * Familiarity with relay coordination, SCADA integration, grounding design, and substation design standards * Experience with ETAP, SKM, ASPEN, CYMCAP, or similar power system software is a plus Pay Band - $110,000 - $165,000 base + bonus + benefits.  Disclaimer  While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you. Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team. #LI-TK1 Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs. Work/Life: * Generous Paid Time Off * Paid Parental Leave * Flexible work schedules are available for some positions * Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences Compensation: * Competitive Compensation packages  * Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards * 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation  * Tuition Assistance * Student Loan Repayment  * Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals * Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure * Employee Referrals  * Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.) * Dependent Care Match ‘Atwell’ness: * Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP) * Family Planning & IVF Benefits * Pet Insurance * Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options * Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance * Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness * Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

Designer - Substations - Power and Energy

Atwell

Who We Are Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing! Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards: * Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11) * Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region * Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14) * Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US Position Overview: Atwell is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer, Substation to support the design and execution of substation projects across our Power & Energy team. This role will support both Physical Design and Protection & Controls (P&C) for a variety of utility, renewable interconnection, and power delivery projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a designer who enjoys working on technically detailed projects and wants exposure to the full substation design process, from layout and equipment arrangement through schematics, wiring, and construction support. The ideal candidate will have experience developing substation drawing packages, coordinating with engineers and designers across disciplines, and supporting projects from early design through IFC deliverables. Key Responsibilities: • Support the design and development of substation physical and protection & controls drawing packages for new and existing substation projects • Prepare and revise general arrangement drawings, plan and section views, equipment layouts, grounding plans, conduit and cable plans, control building layouts, and material take-offs • Develop P&C design deliverables including one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, relay wiring, cable schedules, and interconnection details • Coordinate closely with engineers, project managers, and other design staff to ensure deliverables are accurate, complete, and aligned with project scope and client standards • Support project execution from conceptual design through detailed design and construction issue packages • Review markups and incorporate design changes based on internal review, client comments, and field conditions • Assist in maintaining drawing quality, design consistency, and adherence to applicable codes, standards, and utility requirements • Work with multidisciplinary teams across substation, transmission, renewables, and interconnection-related projects • Support construction and field activities as needed, including drawing updates, as-builts, and response to design questions Qualifications: • Associate’s degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on design experience in electrical drafting/design • Minimum of 3+ years of experience in substation design, with exposure to both Physical and Protection & Controls design work preferred • Proficiency in AutoCAD required; experience with MicroStation is a plus • Experience preparing substation design packages including layouts, sections, grounding, conduit, cable routing, schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel details • Understanding of substation equipment and design elements such as transformers, breakers, switches, bus arrangements, relay panels, control houses, and cable systems • Familiarity with utility, renewable interconnection, and/or high-voltage substation projects is preferred Preferred Experience: • Experience supporting greenfield and brownfield substation projects • Familiarity with client-specific utility standards and drafting requirements • Experience supporting projects related to renewable energy interconnections, transmission, or power delivery infrastructure • Ability to support both physical layout/design and P&C drafting/detailing across multiple project phases Pay Range - $30.00 - $50.00/hr. + benefits + bonus Disclaimer  While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you. Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team. #LI-TK1 Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs. Work/Life: * Generous Paid Time Off * Paid Parental Leave * Flexible work schedules are available for some positions * Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences Compensation: * Competitive Compensation packages  * Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards * 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation  * Tuition Assistance * Student Loan Repayment  * Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals * Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure * Employee Referrals  * Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.) * Dependent Care Match ‘Atwell’ness: * Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP) * Family Planning & IVF Benefits * Pet Insurance * Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options * Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance * Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness * Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

Structural Engineer - Power and Energy

Atwell

Who We Are Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing! Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards: * Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11) * Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region * Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14) * Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US JOB SUMMARY Atwell specializes in power generation and power delivery services including electrical high-voltage substations, switchyard, transmission line, distribution design, overhead & underground collection systems, and renewable energy power generation facilities such as Windfarms, PV/Solar farms, and BESS facilities.  The Structural Engineer will play a key role in supporting the project team with structural analysis and design of structural steel and concrete foundations for Solar, BESS, and Substation projects. This position requires the individual to develop and demonstrate expertise in performing the core responsibilities outlined below. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Demonstrate a strong understanding of structural engineering principles involved in the design of structural steel and concrete foundations for utility scale solar, BESS, and substation-related projects. * Possess strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills; must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality work through effective collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, including substation physical, protection & control, SCADA, civil, structural, transmission, distribution, collection system, studies, construction, procurement, and project management. * Communicate effectively with all project stakeholders and internal teams, actively coordinating engineering and design activities across disciplines to ensure integration, compliance, and consistency throughout project execution. * Lead engineering efforts from project initiation to completion, working closely with drafters, designers, and engineers to develop, review, and finalize design drawings and packages. * Draft, review, and finalize a variety of technical documents including master deliverable lists, design criteria, engineering reports, specifications, bills of materials, and proposals. * Have a solid understanding of industry practices and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, ASCE 113, ACI 318, ACI 336.1, AISC 360, IEEE, NEC and other applicable codes and standards. * Review internal and external designs for compliance with safety codes, client standards, constructability, and best design practices; conduct interdisciplinary reviews to ensure seamless coordination across all engineering disciplines. * Report workload status to the Project Manager (PM) and Discipline Manager (DM) regularly and complete assignments within the defined scope, schedule, and budget, while ensuring a high level of accuracy and adherence to Atwell’s quality standards. * Assist PMs in the development of proposal documents, technical scopes, and cost estimates for bids and change orders. * Proficiency in using standard tools including MS Office, Outlook, Teams, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam is essential. * Ability to develop new custom design tools, manual calculation sheets, and report templates using Mathcad or Excel is required. * Occasional travel (less than 20%) may be required for site visits, field walkdowns, or client meetings. KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLSET * Lead structural design for solar, BESS, and substation projects by producing high-quality drawing packages, including foundation plan/details, steel plan/assemblies, steel fabrication details, design specifications, and bill of materials. * Apply geotechnical and corrosion recommendations in steel pile designs. * Proficiency in structural design software such as ROBOT, RISA 3D, RISA Foundation, L-PILE, MFAD and Hilti PROFIS Engineering Suite, or equivalent software is required. * Experience with software such as Revit, PVcase, Civil 3D, and transmission line modelling tools (PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, or PLS-TOWER) is a plus. * Must have experience with power systems equipment, including PV modules, inverters, racking, piles, batteries, BMS/EMS, disconnects, transformers, switchgear, control building, cap banks, and other HV equipment/components. * Review project data to analyze existing site conditions and factors to consider for design development such as: geotechnical reports, manufacturer data, surveys, and easement documents. * Coordinate closely with civil and electrical teams to integrate structural design with site access, equipment placement, structural supports, and foundation requirements. EDUCATION * Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (ABET Accredited) * Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) License required Pay Range - $135,000 - $175,000+ base, end of year bonus, benefits. Disclaimer  While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you. Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team. #LI-TK1 Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs. Work/Life: * Generous Paid Time Off * Paid Parental Leave * Flexible work schedules are available for some positions * Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences Compensation: * Competitive Compensation packages  * Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards * 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation  * Tuition Assistance * Student Loan Repayment  * Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals * Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure * Employee Referrals  * Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.) * Dependent Care Match ‘Atwell’ness: * Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP) * Family Planning & IVF Benefits * Pet Insurance * Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options * Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance * Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness * Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services