Sr. Electrical Engineer – Substations

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 1,400+ passionate team members across 40+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2023 awards:

• 8 consecutive years in a row as a “Best Places to Work”, “Hot Firm Nationally” by Zweig group
• Recognized as #7 in the “Top 100” firms in the US by Zweig Group
• Recognized by ENR #74 in the ENR Top 500 and ranked in every region;
• Recognized in Crain Magazine’s “Fast 50” for the fastest growing firms
• Named in the “Top 50 Coolest Places to Work” by Crain Magazine

Position Snapshot

As Sr. Engineer at Atwell you will work on diverse projects with various sizes, scope, and detail. We have a very flexible work environment with a lot of the Power and Energy team working remotely covering a national presence. Atwell is looking for Sr. Engineers that are interested in being a subject matter expert working on engineering for wind and solar generation, greenfield and retrofit substations, calculations and studies of power systems and the integration of battery energy storage systems. Our diverse project scope will allow you to cross market your experience working with renewable energy developers as well as the large utilities. You will work for a nimble team with the backing of a larger consulting company with a broad range of services over multiple markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• PE License is required.
• 6 (6) plus years of experience in high voltage substation design, modeling, development and testing of substation communication systems related to SCADA/EMS and tele protection channels
• Experience managing and mentoring other employees.
• Experience in utility or merchant power industry is a plus.
• Good understanding of HV and EHV electrical engineering transmission and distribution theories and principles

Day to Day

• Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to high voltage utility substations including one-line diagrams, elementary and wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation physical layouts, selection of substation equipment, writing of substation equipment specifications, proposal development, construction cost estimates, and project scheduling.
• Ensure Atwell quality procedures are followed.
• Perform QA/QC for deliverables to clients.
• Manage schedule, budget, and quality of assigned projects.
• Interact directly with project teams, meticulously scrutinizing design documents and deliverables associated with both substation and renewable energy SCADA systems.
• Take ownership of the Network/SCADA engineering aspects in photovoltaic and BESS designs, overseeing projects from inception to successful completion.
• Support commissioning activities for Substation, PV Array, and BESS, ensuring a smooth transition to operational phases.

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

Money

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401(k) plan matching formula is 50% of your contributions up to 6%
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment up to $25K
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals up to $5,000
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to $500 for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)

‘Atwell’ness

• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• 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