Senior Transmission Engineer

Company Overview

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!

Awards

& Recognition

• 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

About the Position

As a Senior Engineer in the Transmission group, you will perform engineering analysis, design, and project support activities for overhead transmission and distribution line projects. Responsibilities include the development of design packages, engineering calculations, mentoring, technical reports, and project deliverables supporting utility and power delivery clients. In this role, an employee will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in regard to the essential functions of the job below.

• Engineers and manages overhead transmission and distribution line designs
• Produces and reviews full design packages including plan and profile drawings, pole assembly details, pole grounding/guying details, steel framing details, structure loading diagrams or structure design and fabrication details, foundation design and construction details, and supporting calculation packages
• Performs detailed selection of equipment/hardware
• Writes & Reviews material, construction, and steel specifications
• Creates project schedules and project/construction cost estimates
• Reviews of submittals for conformance with specifications and design
• Prepares hand and computer-based calculations and models for structural designs; create a simple hand check to quantify the computer aided results
• Prepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, proposals, and studies
• Performs field inspection and construction supervision services
• Checks the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and ensure accuracy as required
• Works with other project team members and produces project deliverables as assigned.
• Interprets requests for proposals for projects, understand scopes and develop cost estimates, schedules, and assumptions
• Assists with client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and meetings
• Engages in lifelong learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues
• Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work
• Provides technical assistance and training for junior engineers
• Assigns work to and coordinates work with entry level engineers and other technical staff.
• Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Model complex configurations, recognize and resolve issues identified by output reports.
• Good understanding of soil conditions and how they influence design decisions.
• Strong understanding of the NESC, and applicable ASCE, AISC, GO-95, ANSI, ASTM, IEC, and IEEE standards for transmission line design
• Proficiency with AutoCAD required or can obtain within six (6) months of employment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and other computer software
• Understanding of structural analysis, including steel, wood, and concrete design
• Understand and comprehend applicable Codes and Standards
• Possess excellent interpersonal…