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

Atwell, LLC
Atwell, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Candidates with substation design experience and power system analysis skills will find this role in protection and controls engineering at Atwell, LLC, with a focus on renewable energy and high-voltage systems.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5–10 years of experience in power systems and renewable energy projects
    — “5–10+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus in power systems, renewable energy, or substations”
  • Professionals who can translate complex technical findings into client-facing reports
    — “Translate technical findings into clear client-facing reports”
  • Individuals with a strong background in protection and control systems and software tools
    — “Design P&C packages: one-lines, three-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, relays, communication diagrams, SCADA points”

Things to consider

  • Travel is occasionally required, which may affect work-life balance and location flexibility
    — “Occasionally travel (less than 20%) for field walkdowns, client meetings, or construction support”
  • The role requires adherence to multiple industry standards and regulations
    — “Ensure designs meet NEC, NESC, IEEE, NFPA, ANSI, and other industry standards”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and power system analysis software in your resume
    — “Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MS Office, and at least one power system analysis software”
  • Showcase your ability to lead engineering tasks from start to finish in your application materials
    — “Lead engineering tasks from project kickoff through to design package completion”
  • Demonstrate your ability to interface with SCADA/RTAC systems and vendors in your portfolio
    — “Interface with SCADA/RTAC systems and vendors for major equipment submittals”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful design of high-voltage systems
  • accurate technical documentation
  • compliance with industry standards
Typical background
electrical engineeringpower systems

Skills & requirements

Required

Electrical EngineeringHigh-voltage SystemsProtection & ControlPower System AnalysisScada SystemsTechnical Documentation

Preferred

Renewable EnergyUtility-scale Projects

Stack & domain

Electrical EngineeringAutocadBluebeamMS OfficePower System Analysis SoftwareETAPCymcapPss/eSKMAspenPscadEMTPInterconnection StudiesUtility Or ISO RequirementsArc FlashCoordination StudiesScadaRTAC SystemsBattery SizingVoltage DropConduit Fill CalcsRelay SettingsShort CircuitLoad FlowGroundingInsulation CoordinationHarmonicsCollaborationCommunicationProblem-solvingAttention To DetailPower SystemsRenewable EnergySubstationsHigh-voltage SystemsT&DUtility-scale Renewables

About the role

Original posting from Atwell, LLC via Greenhouse

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 + 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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Pay Range $90,000—$150,000 USDAtwell 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

Compensation:

Competitive Compensation packages 

Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards

401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation 

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment 

Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals

Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure

Employee Referrals 

Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)

Dependent Care Match

‘Atwell’ness:

Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and 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 complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

Source: Atwell, LLC careers (Greenhouse)

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