Substation Engineer - MC & I - Oil and Gas

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, LLCis 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 Southeast US

As a Substation Engineer in the Oil & Gas group, you will be responsible for performing engineering design and analysis of substation projects for various clients within Canada and the US in the industrial space under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer. You will support mutual success with both the clients and NEI by providing quality deliverables that are on time and within the defined budget.

• 50% QA / QC work: Implement the NEI Quality Assurance Plan. Check the work of designers, drafters, and engineers for overall quality and accuracy.
• 20% Training: Train junior level engineers and designers in areas of physical design of electrical substations & BESS facilities.
• 20% Writing: Write technical go-bys and training documents. Assist with the creation and enforcement of technical standards across the department.
• Phase Manager (PPM): Your primary responsibility will be technical leadership, short-term focus on project scope, budget, and execution, and ensuring technical quality. Consult regularly with the Team Lead on key decisions and activities.

• Work closely with Directors, Project and Program Managers, and Team Leads on projects within the department – MC&I.
• Perform the review of detailed physical engineering for all aspects of electric power substations including multi-disciplinary coordination.
• Typical design products might include general arrangements, elevation views, site layout, bill of materials, equipment specifications, bus sizing for ampacity and structural requirements, grounding plan and details, and conduit plan and details. Some other civil focused scopes may be integrated – such as site plans, grading plan, stormwater modeling, erosion control design, hydrology analysis, development of SWPPPs, BMP’s, site permitting, and stormwater reports.
• Review submittals for conformance with (owner, client) specifications and design to meet all required codes.
• Prepare hand and computer-based calculations and models for physical designs.
• Prepare a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, and proposals for complex projects.
• Manage deliverables and deadlines to ensure they are submitted on time for both internal QA/QC deadlines and external deadlines to client.
• Ensure that client requirements, specifications, and expectations are being met.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to Team Members.
• Perform occasional field inspection and construction supervision services when needed.
• Check the work of designers, drafters, and engineers for overall quality and accuracy.
• Attend conferences, training workshops, seminars, undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work.
• Complete safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines.

• Education: Bachelor’s in Civil or Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant engineering or field experience.
• Licensure: E. (US) Preferred

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