Senior Electrical Engineer - Substations - Power and Energy

About the Role

Atwell is seeking a Substation Engineer to join our Power & Energy team. This role supports impactful utility and renewable energy projects, works across multidisciplinary teams, and contributes to both physical substation design and protection & controls engineering.

• Support the design and engineering of high‑voltage substations for utility, renewable, and power delivery projects
• Contribute to both physical substation design and Protection & Controls (P&C) engineering packages
• Lead or support engineering tasks from project kickoff through IFC/design package completion
• Coordinate closely with civil, structural, SCADA, relay, and project management teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Prepare technical deliverables including one‑lines, three‑lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, grounding plans, conduit/raceway layouts, cable schedules, bills of material, specifications, reports, and client‑facing documents
• Provide engineering support during procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup phases
• Occasionally travel for field walk‑downs, client meetings, factory acceptance testing, or construction support

• Develop and support substation physical layout and design packages for high‑voltage projects
• Prepare or review:
  • General arrangement drawings
  • Plan and elevation drawings
  • Grounding layouts
  • Conduit and cable routing plans
  • Control building layouts
  • Equipment connection details
  • Foundation and equipment interface coordination
• Coordinate major equipment layouts including transformers, breakers, switches, bus systems, CCVTs/PTs, CTs, panels, batteries, and other station equipment
• Work closely with civil and structural teams to align grading, foundations, trenching, and equipment placement
• Support development of material lists, specifications, and installation details

• Develop and support P&C design packages including:
  • One‑line and three‑line diagrams
  • AC/DC schematics
  • Wiring diagrams
  • Relay panel layouts
  • Interconnection diagrams
  • Communication diagrams
  • SCADA point lists
• Perform engineering calculations such as battery sizing, voltage drop, conduit fill, and cable sizing
• Support relay setting development, protection philosophies, and coordination with OEMs and system stakeholders
• Contribute to arc flash, coordination, and other protection‑related studies as applicable

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program
• 5+ years of experience in substation engineering, power delivery, utility, or renewable energy projects
• Experience supporting physical design, Protection & Controls, or both within substation projects
• Strong understanding of high‑voltage substation systems and design practices
• Experience developing engineering deliverables such as one‑lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, grounding plans, and design packages
• Familiarity with applicable industry codes and standards including NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and NFPA
• Proficiency with tools such as AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain
• Experience supporting utility‑scale renewable energy projects, transmission, or high‑voltage infrastructure
• Familiarity with relay coordination, SCADA integration, grounding design, and substation design standards
• Experience with ETAP, SKM, ASPEN, CYMCAP, or similar power system software

Base salary $110,000 – $165,000 plus bonus and benefits.

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses, and peer recognition awards
• 401(k) 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 wellness related items (e.g., gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment)
• Dependent Care Match

• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flexible 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

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