Project Engineer - Civil Renewables

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

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 engineer’s opinion of probable cost

• Prepares design calculations

• Maintains a good relationship with clients

• Prepares permit applications for applicable municipal agencies

• Responsible for preparation of feasibility studies, master planning and engineering, design of water, sanitary and storm sewer, paving and detention facilities

• Assists in preparation of proposals for engineering services

• Reviews and prepares project specifications

• Assists in production of final construction drawings

• Mentors and assists with training Civil Engineers

• Delegates specific project components to Civil Engineers

• Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects

• Responsible for project schedules and time completion of projects

• Participates in business development activities

• Professionally represent the firm at client and municipal meetings/hearings

• Prepares and monitors project budgets, billing and assists with A/R

• Perform other duties incidental to the work described herein.

Required Certificates, Licenses, Registration:

• PE license required.

• Valid driver’s license.

Qualification Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience, AutoCAD Civil 3D experience

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Outstanding writing, communications and interpersonal skills.

• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office.

• Must be fluent in the English language

Physical Demands:

• 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…