Senior Electrical Engineer - Interconnection & System Studies - Power and Energy
Atwell
Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in real‐estate & land development, and the energy markets. We have a strong national presence and an award‐winning project portfolio.
Atwell, LLC is a proudly diverse, award‐winning company. 2025 recognitions include:
* Ten consecutive years as a "Best Place to Work" by Zweig Group (#11)
* Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms,ુક every region
* Crain's "Fast 50" – #14
* ENR Design Firm of the Year for the Southeast U.S. (2025)
JOB SUMMARY
Atwell specializes in power generation and delivery services, including high‐voltage electrical systems, substations, switchyards, transmission lines, distribution design, overhead and underground collection systems, and renewable energy projects such as wind farms, PV/Solar farms and BESS facilities. The Electrical Engineer will lead design across the power sector, developing expertise in core responsibilities outlined below.
Essential Functions (What You'll Do)
* Lead HV power engineering design from kickoff to IFC across generation, transmission, distribution, and substations.
* Coordinate daily with substation physical, P&C, SCADA, civil, structural, transmission, distribution, studies, construction, procurement, and PM teams Cannot.
* Prepare and review design packages and technical documents: design criteria, drawings, reports, specs, BOMs, estimates, studies, commissioning/outage plans, scopes.
* Support proposals and change orders with technical scopes and level‐of‐effort estimates.
* Track scope, schedule, and budget with PM/Discipline Manager; deliver accurate, quality work.
* Perform occasional site visits, walk‐downs, and client meetings.
* Ensure compliance with NEC, NESC, NFPA, IEEE, ANSI, USDA and internal QA/QC.
* Conduct interdisciplinary reviews to align interfaces across all disciplines.
Interconnection
* Perform PSSE/PSCAD load flow & dynamic studies; tune/benchmark renewable models (WECC/GEN) and document results.
* Work within ISO/RTO processes (ERCOT, MISO, SPP; FERC pro‐forma); support LGIP/SGIP/DER impact studies, injection analyses, LMP/congestion reviews.
Electrical Studies
* Execute studies: load flow/reactive, short‐circuit, grounding, cable ampacity, energy loss, harmonics, protection coordination, arc flash, insulation coordination, induced voltages, TOV/TRV.
* Review utility interconnection studies for compliance with PPA/utility requirements; produce clear technical reports.
* Tools: ETAP, CYMCAP/WinIGS/CDEGS, SKM, PSSE/PSCAD/PSLF, CYME, PowerWorld.
EDUCATION
* Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET‐accredited).
* Engineer‐in‐Training (EIT) Certification desired for Level I‐III.
* Professional Engineer (PE) License desired for Level IV and above.
Pay Range – $100,000 – $180,000.
Atwell Benefits
* Generous Paid Time Off.
* Flexible work schedules for qualifying positions.
* Tenure Awards — travel vouchers based on preferences.
* Competitive Compensation packages.
* Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards.
* 401(k) match – 1:1 up to 4 % of compensation.
* Tuition Assistance.
* Student Loan Repayment up to $25 k.
* Paid Licensing/Certification Fees and Renewals.
* Financial rewards for obtaining licensure.
* Employee referrals up to $5,000.
* Annual wellness reimbursement up to $500 for wellness‐related items.
* Dependent Care Match.
* Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), 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 counseling, legal benefits, financial consultations and work/life referral services.
Voluntary Self‐Identification
As set forth in Atwell, LLC's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. The information you voluntarily provide will be kept confidential and will not be considered in the hiring process.
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