Protection & Controls (P&C) Engineer - Substations - Power & Energy
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About the role
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 70+ 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- $1 - $1 USD
- 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
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