Project Manager – Power & Energy (Wind, Solar, Transmission & Substations)

Atwell’s Power & Energy group delivers utility-scale renewable and grid projects nationwide. We’re hiring a Technical Project Manager with a strong consulting/owner’s-engineer background to lead multidisciplinary work across wind, solar, battery storage, high-voltage substation, and transmission programs. This is a technical engineering PM role: you’ll own scope, schedule, and budget and drive the engineering from early studies and permits through construction support and closeout.

What you’ll do

• Own the project lifecycle: lead scope definition, proposals/LOE, schedules, risk registers, change management, and cost control from feasibility to turnover.
• Drive technical delivery: coordinate and review civil, structural, electrical (P&C, HV, collection, interconnection) and studies work; ensure designs meet NEC/NESC/IEEE/ASCE, client standards, and constructability.
• Quality & compliance: manage QA/QC plans, submittals, RFIs, and document control; ensure environmental/permitting and interconnection requirements are integrated.
• Construction support: perform site visits; review shop drawings and test reports; support FAT/SAT, energization, punch-list closure, and lessons-learned.
• Team & vendor management: coordinate internal engineers/designers and external partners (EPCs, specialty subs, equipment vendors) to align deliverables and mitigate risk.

What you bring

• 8+ years delivering power/energy projects (consulting, owner’s engineer, or EPCM) spanning utility-scale wind/solar/BESS, HV substations, and/or transmission.
• Bachelor’s in Electrical, Civil, or Structural Engineering (or related). PE license preferred (multi-state a plus); PMP a plus.
• Working knowledge of interconnection/studies and design coordination (e.g., ETAP/SKM/PSSE/PSCAD familiarity; PLS-CADD/POLE; Civil 3D/AutoCAD; Bluebeam).

Nice to have

• Experience with owner’s-rep/OR, OE roles and utility interfaces (ISO/RTO processes).
• Familiarity with constructability reviews, commissioning plans, and startup/energization.
• Knowledge of procurement workflows and major equipment (modules, trackers, inverters, transformers, breakers, relays).

Pay Range - $125,000 - $175,000 base + 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.

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As a Project Surveyor at Atwell, you will play a critical role in the success of our survey group and the execution of projects that vary in size, detail, and complexity. You will be equipped with a collaborative team of office and field staff, and autonomy to manage projects start to finish in an entrepreneurial-style environment as you are groomed for your next role. Our diverse project scopes in residential/commercial land development and renewable energy will allow you to cross-market and grow your skill set.

• Collaborate with Project Managers and share your expertise by providing your input during the proposal and project planning phase in the establishment of project scope, budgets, staffing, and project schedule.
• Work with the Project Managers to ensure the scope and budget of projects are on track.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D daily and related engineering software packages to complete assignments on time and within prescribed standards and budgets.
• Review survey field calculations and adjust as needed.
• Effectively communicate with internal staff, contractors, inspectors, and team leaders to maintain a dynamic team environment.
• Attend paid training and development events, industry conferences, and networking opportunities.

Qualifications

• The ideal Project Surveyor will have an advanced understanding of; Boundary Surveys, ALTA Surveys, Leveling, Traversing, GPS, Data Collections, Legal Descriptions, Plan interpretations, along Real Estate Documents
• Prior experience with Trimble equipment, and Trimble Business Center is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Prior experience working in the field on a survey crew is highly preferred.
• LSIT or PLS is desired.

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Position Snapshot:
Atwell is seeking a PV & BESS Engineer to support the technical design and execution of utility-scale solar and BESS projects.

In this role, you will contribute to the engineering and design of Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage projects from early-stage feasibility through construction. You will work closely with Project Managers, senior technical leaders, EPC partners, and internal teams to develop high-quality design packages, support project execution, and help drive efficient, cost-effective solutions. This is a strong opportunity for an engineer who wants to continue growing technically within utility-scale renewables while gaining broader project exposure.

Responsibilities:
• Support the engineering design and modeling of utility-scale, ground-mounted Solar PV and BESS projects with a focus on performance, cost efficiency, and overall project success
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, site layouts, and electrical schematics using industry-standard tools such as AutoCAD, PVCase, and PVSyst to support interconnection, permitting, and feasibility efforts
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams, Project Managers, and external partners to keep projects moving efficiently through design milestones and deliverable deadlines
• Assist in the development of construction documents, ensuring technical accuracy, alignment with project requirements, and compliance with applicable codes and standards
• Support pre-construction and project execution activities by collaborating with permitting, procurement, development, and other cross-functional teams
• Contribute to technical reports, due diligence efforts, and feasibility assessments for both internal stakeholders and external clients
• Stay current on solar and BESS technologies, design practices, and regulatory requirements to help improve project execution and design consistency
• Provide guidance and technical support to junior engineers and designers while continuing to build depth in renewable energy project delivery

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; PE license or progress toward licensure is preferred
• Minimum of 4–8 years of professional experience in Renewable Energy, with experience supporting utility-scale Solar PV and/or BESS projects
• Experience with energy storage and/or utility-scale solar design, including areas such as battery sizing, one-line development, site layout, inverter selection, cable ampacity calculations, grounding, protective relaying, and related systems design
• Proficiency with Solar PV modeling software and other relevant engineering tools
• Familiarity with utility-scale solar project design packages, including single-line diagrams, civil, structural, and electrical site plans, DC and AC wiring diagrams, and equipment layouts
• Understanding of practical solar power plant design applications, including PV string sizing, DC and AC conductor/conduit sizing, and racking/tracker layouts and power distribution
• Strong communication and coordination skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced project environment

Pay Scale - $90,000 - $135,000 base + 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.

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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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As an Associate Director at Atwell, you will be a highly valued leader with robust opportunities. We encourage our Team Leaders to be entrepreneurial decision-makers who want to own their own business within a larger organization. We are employee-focused and are always seeking opportunities to expand on the current project base with market-changing opportunities. Our Survey Team Leaders are given unlimited PTO, a Leadership Bonus Program, and Manage teams focused on diverse market sectors.

Essential Functions:

• Establish business relationships, both with colleagues and clients
• Manage business operations for your team per client guidelines
• Foster current staff by assisting with yearly targets and annual business planning
• Define department objectives through collaboration
• Encourage strategic growth of the team by creating a business development strategy across your region; this includes expanding current clients, identifying new potential clients, and fostering long-term relationships
• Maintain memberships with local residential and commercial organizations to continue to expand the reputation of the group along with the organization
• Have established relationships with land developers, general contractors, and architects to identify and win projects

Manage financial goals of the group:

• Team utilization, invoice ratio, multipliers, profitability
• Assist Project Managers with AR collections, effort vs contract value, project profitability, change order submission, monthly invoicing
• Risk management; contract review, proposal review, licensing review
• Manage invoices/subcontractors as needed
• Ensure deadlines and commitments are fulfilled
• Create and maintain current company standards per client request
• Research and implement technology improvements
• Ensure operational excellence and a repeatable process for deliverables.
• Communicate with employees:
• Lead from the front by example and allow an open flow of communication with all members of the team

Manage staff:

• Leverage other teams to define the recruitment and interview process. Negotiate a full compensation package and be aware of market standards to stay competitive in the market.
• Maintain internal relationships:
• Communicate often with Regional Vice President, Local Vice Presidents, and Directors
• Onboard new staff: create a culture of excellence from day one
• Communicate any performance issues to HR, Senior Leadership, and individuals for documentation, and termination of employees once approved by HR.

Responsible for Health & Safety:

• Health and Safety is largely emphasized throughout the organization.
• Be aware of organizational standards, communicate any potential issues with the Safety staff, and be aware of ever-changing industry standards to stay up to date.

Qualifications: 

• Survey-focused Bachelor’s Degree
• Professional Survey License required (or in process)
• 5+ years of experience leading survey teams focused on Land Development or Renewable Energy

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If you take pride in accuracy, enjoy working outdoors, and want to see your work shape real communities, Atwell is the place to grow your surveying career. As a Survey Crew Chief, you’ll be the trusted expert leading field operations that keep projects moving, from residential developments and commercial sites to large-scale mixed-use communities and renewable energy projects.

Atwell values the hands-on professionals who make precision happen in the field. We’ll give you the autonomy, technology, and support you need to perform at your best, plus clear pathways for career advancement and mentorship from leaders who’ve walked the same path.

What You’ll Do

• Start your day in a company-provided truck, heading to project sites that make a visible impact.

• Lead boundary, topographic, construction layout, and as-built surveys for land development projects.

• Operate Trimble total stations, GPS, and data collectors to capture high-quality, reliable data.

• Double-check field calculations to ensure accuracy and consistency.

• Establish and locate vertical and horizontal control points with precision.

• Record detailed field notes and prepare accurate as-built documentation.

• Maintain your assigned equipment and vehicle with professionalism and pride.

• Work independently or guide a team member through the day’s layout and setup.

• Solve on-site challenges, interpret plans, and communicate clearly with contractors and engineers.

• Follow Atwell’s safety protocols and quality standards on every job.

• Take part in paid training, leadership development, and structured career pathing programs to advance your skills.

What You Bring

• Experience as a Survey Crew Chief.

• Proven expertise in performing construction staking, ALTA/NSPS Land Title, topographic, boundary, and as-built surveys.

• Trimble equipment experience preferred.

• Strong communication skills with contractors, inspectors, and team leaders.

• A proactive approach to solving problems and getting work done right.

• Willingness to travel overnight occasionally (preferred).

Why You’ll Love It Here

Atwell gives you more than a job, it gives you a career with direction. You’ll have access to career pathing, mentorship from senior survey leaders, and opportunities to grow into roles like Project Surveyor, Survey Project Manager, and beyond.

We celebrate accuracy, leadership, and teamwork with spot bonuses, peer recognition, and real advancement opportunities. You’ll be part of a company that respects your skill, values your input, and invests in your success.

Atwell is where survey professionals build lasting careers and shape the future of land development, one project at a time.

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As a Survey Office Technician at Atwell, you will work on diverse projects with various sizes, scopes, and details. You will work in a flexible work environment with a fantastic culture and a national presence. We are looking for Survey Office Technicians who are experienced in CAD and interested in being subject matter experts in renewable energy, land development, and construction projects.

• Resourceful Support:

  • Act as a valuable resource for design staff, guiding drafting practices and procedures.

• CAD Proficiency:

  • Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software to complete assignments, ensuring they align with Atwell's standards.

• Drawing Production:

  • Generate various drawings specific to projects, including ALTA/NSPS Surveys, Land Divisions, Right of Way Dedications, construction layouts, and construction staking.

• Survey Data Analysis:

  • Review project survey data to analyze existing site conditions, considering factors like legal descriptions, ALTA/NSPS Surveys, easement documents, and Condominium Exhibit B documents.

• Plan Modification:

  • Responsibly edit and modify plans in line with revisions from agencies, municipalities, and clients, following directives closely.

• Workflow Coordination:

  • Maintain open communication with Project Managers and Team Leaders regarding workflow status, ensuring the team meets chargeability goals.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2+ years of previous AutoCAD Civil 3D experience required
• Experience with boundary resolution and title review required
• Experience with Trimble Business Center (TBC) preferred 
• High School Diploma Required, Associated Degree preferred

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As a Survey Project Manager at Atwell, you will play a critical role in the success of our survey group and the execution of projects that vary in size, detail, and complexity. You will be equipped with a highly collaborative team of office and field staff, and the autonomy to manage projects from start to finish in an entrepreneurial-style environment. Our diverse project scopes in residential/commercial land development and renewable energy will allow you to cross-market and grow your skill set.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate and lead a team responsible for drafting, reviewing, and finalizing preliminary and final site plans and construction documents.
• Review project survey data utilizing the latest technology and industry software.
• Analyze existing site conditions and factors to consider for development including but not limited to legal descriptions, ALTA surveys, easement documents, and condo documents.
• Plan, organize, and supervise survey crews, technicians, and office staff members.
• Provide oversight on large-scale ALTA surveys as they pertain to solar, or wind power generation preferred.
• Provide construction-related services and guide junior team members to complete items such as permit applications, cut sheets, quantity estimates, and transmittals; organize site plans, construction plans, construction sheet set-up and assembly and other related construction documents.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software packages to complete assignments on time and within prescribed standards and budgets.
• Attend paid training and development events, industry conferences, and networking opportunities.
• As a subject matter expert and mentor, you will assist with your staff's new hire training plan, career planning, and continuous professional development at Atwell.
• Take pride in rewarding and motivating your staff with spot bonuses and Peer Recognition Rewards

Qualifications:

• Professional Survey License (PLS, PSM)
• 8+ plus years of survey industry related work experience
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop a growing team.
• Prior experience working with Trimble Business Center and AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
• The ideal Project Manager will have advanced understanding of; Boundary Surveys, ALTA Surveys, Construction Staking, Leveling, Traversing, GPS, Data Collections, Legal Descriptions, Plan interpretations, along with Real Estate Documents

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