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

About this role

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 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

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