Field Technician - Substations

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

As a senior-level Field Technician in the Field Services group, you will be responsible for providing Engineering Field Services as well as assisting with Engineering Design and Analysis under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer in a manner that provides the client with quality service that is on time and within budget.

• Performs equipment, control system, communications, troubleshooting, relay testing, start-up, and commissioning services
• Lead team of varying skill levels for multiple markets and scopes
• Provides guidance and mentors less experienced field staff while ensuring quality
• Provides onsite construction support and supervision; attends construction meetings, assist with construction RFIs, questions, and design updates; assists with project scheduling, coordination between Engineers, Owners, Vendors, Contractors, and other parties; verifies compliance with designs
• Prepares field testing, troubleshooting, investigation, and construction progress reports
• Programs, wires, and installs protective relaying and control systems
• Programs, installs, and tests communications, SCADA, and PLC systems
• Assist in detailed design of all aspects of Electric Power Systems to include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, writing of equipment specifications, project and construction cost estimates, and project scheduling
• Reviews the work of Designers, Drafters, and Field Service Personnel for general quality and accuracy, as required
• Maintains a thorough understanding and applications of applicable Codes and Standards
• Maintains strong and responsive Company-Client relationships
• Maintains high ethical and professional standards
• Expected to work additional time beyond 40 hours/week as required to complete projects, proposals and/or administrative functions
• Attend conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work
• Attend safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associates preferred
• Experience: 3+ years of Substation Testing Experience
• Licensure/
  
  Certifications:
  
  (NETA II / III or NICET II)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and other computer software
• Professional, articulate, and able to exercise good independent judgement and discretion
• Experience leading highly technical projects
• Highly organized, motivated self-starter
• Proven record of delivering a high standard of quality work with exceptional attention to detail
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and creating systems and plans where there are none
• Flexible and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment with a quickly growing team
• Good interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills; ability to interact successfully with Clients, Contractors, Vendors, and at all levels of the organization; demonstrates high emotional intelligence
• Possesses effective written and oral communications skills
• A strong command of the English language
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and power system software such as Easy Power, ETAP or SKM
• Experience…