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 - $100,000 - $155,000 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.

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Job Summary 

This position will collaborate with team members on renewable energy site design for high impact projects across diverse markets. If you're passionate about shaping communities through thoughtful design and want to work on challenging, high-profile projects, this is your opportunity to thrive.

Accountability and Duties

• Designs renewable energy site plans utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D with a focus on ground mounted solar arrays and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Prepares conceptual grading analyses and site layout.
• Prepares and computes, but not limited to due diligence/site analysis reports, engineer opinion of probable costs, utility computations, detention/retention computations, storm water reports, earthwork analysis.
• Assists in production of final construction drawings.
• Prepares permit applications for applicable municipal agencies.
• Assists project managers as requested.
• Assists with client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Attends client and public meetings- days or evenings.
• Participates in business development efforts as requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Outstanding Interpersonal skills, ability to interact with a variety of people.
• Adaptable and able to respond quickly and accurately under pressure.  
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be fluent in the English language.
• Available to work nights and weekends to complete projects as necessary.
• Proficient in MS office. AutoCAD Civil 3D experience is a plus.
• Must have a valid drivers license.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited four-year college or university. 0-4 years related experience.

Physical Demand

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may frequently lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions, possibly for extended assignments.

Employer’s Disclaimer

• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the Associate occupying this position.
• The Firm reserves the right to add or revise an Associate’s job duties at any time at its sole discretion.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

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.

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Don’t see the perfect role today? Atwell’s Power & Energy team is always meeting bold thinkers and hands-on builders who want to accelerate the clean-energy transition. If you’re passionate about utility-scale renewables and power delivery and you thrive in a fast-moving, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.

About Us

Atwell’s Power & Energy group specializes in power generation and power delivery: utility-scale solar PV, BESS, wind, high-voltage substations, transmission (OH/UG), and distribution. We partner with developers, IPPs, utilities, and EPCs from concept through commissioning.

Why Submit Now

This posting is a general application to identify strong talent for current and upcoming openings across the U.S. Over the next 1–6 months, we anticipate hiring for roles such as:

• Solar Design:
• Solar Design Engineer (PV layout, equipment sizing, DC/AC collection, grounding, studies exposure)
• Solar Design Manager (team leadership, QA/QC, standards, schedule/budget, client interface)
• Solar Designer (site plans, grading coordination, racking/tracker layouts, plan set production)
  Tools: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, PVcase, PVSyst/Helioscope (nice to have), Bluebeam
• Interconnection & Studies: Interconnection Engineer, Power Systems Engineer (PSS®E/PSCAD/ETAP/SKM/ASPEN)
• Substation (Physical & P&C): Substation Engineer/Designer, Protection & Controls Engineer/Designer, SCADA/RTAC
• Structural (Renewables): Structural Engineer (PV/BESS foundations, steel/concrete; STAAD/L-PILE/ROBOT)
• Transmission Line (OH/UG): Transmission Line Engineer/Designer (PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE; UG trench/duct bank)
• Civil/Site (Renewables): Civil Engineer/Designer (grading, roads, drainage, SWPPP; Civil 3D)
• Project Management: Technical PM / Owner’s Engineer (solar, BESS, wind, substation, transmission)
• Construction & Field: Owner’s Rep / Construction Manager / Commissioning (PV/BESS/Substation/T-Line)
• CAD & GIS: Designers/Drafters (AutoCAD, MicroStation, Plant 3D, CADWorx) and GIS specialists
• Survey & Geomatics: Field & office roles supporting linear and site projects

 How to Apply

Please submit:

1. Resume
2. Brief cover letter (or note) including:
• Top strengths and proudest accomplishments
• Primary discipline(s) and typical project scope(s)
• Software proficiencies and certifications (EIT/PE, PMP, NETA, OSHA)
• Location preference (remote/hybrid/on-site) and travel/field availability
• Target compensation range (optional)

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Atwell is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our growing Power & Energy team. We are a full-service consulting firm specializing in the design and execution of power generation and power delivery systems across a range of markets: utility-scale wind, solar, BESS, and high-voltage substations, transmission, and distribution infrastructure.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful renewable energy projects, collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams, and grow within an innovative, mission-driven organization.

What You’ll Do

• Apply core electrical engineering principles to the design of high-voltage systems (substations, T&D, utility-scale renewables)
• Lead engineering tasks from project kickoff through to design package completion
• Collaborate with civil, structural, SCADA, and protection & control engineers to deliver integrated project solutions
• Prepare technical documentation: one-line diagrams, studies, specs, reports, BOMs, proposals, and client-facing deliverables
• Ensure designs meet NEC, NESC, IEEE, NFPA, ANSI, and other industry standards
• Support project managers with estimating, proposal writing, and client communication
• Participate in interdisciplinary reviews and QA/QC efforts across engineering teams
• Occasionally travel (less than 20%) for field walkdowns, client meetings, or construction support

Focus Areas (Team Dependent)

Protection & Control (P&C)

• Design P&C packages: one-lines, three-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, relays, communication diagrams, SCADA points
• Conduct battery sizing, voltage drop, and conduit fill calcs
• Develop relay settings and perform arc flash and coordination studies
• Interface with SCADA/RTAC systems and vendors for major equipment submittals

Electrical Studies

• Perform studies: short circuit, load flow, grounding, insulation coordination, harmonics, arc flash, etc.
• Use software tools such as ETAP, CYMCAP, PSS/E, SKM, ASPEN, PSCAD, EMTP, and more
• Draft interconnection studies and evaluate compliance with utility or ISO requirements
• Translate technical findings into clear client-facing reports

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET Accredited)
• 5–10+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus in power systems, renewable energy, or substations
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MS Office, and at least one power system analysis software

Pay Range - $90,000 - $150,000

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.

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