Senior Physical Engineer - Data Centers

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!

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The Senior Physical Engineer - Data Centers leads the technical execution of physical engineering design, analysis, and technical documentation activities for data centers and mission-critical infrastructure projects. Responsibilities may include site layouts, equipment arrangements, grounding systems, conduit systems, cable routing systems, engineering calculations, technical studies, construction support, and project coordination. In this role, an employee will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the essential functions below.

• Lead physical engineering assignments for data centers projects using established engineering standards and practices.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, studies, and project documentation.
• Develop and coordinate physical engineering deliverables including site layouts, equipment arrangements, grounding plans, conduit plans, cable routing plans, bills of material, and construction documents.
• Perform and review engineering analyses related to grounding systems, conduit systems, equipment layouts, bus ampacity, conduit fill requirements, and other physical design activities.
• Review project requirements, vendor information, client specifications, submittals, and applicable standards to support project execution.
• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of assigned project phases, work packages, and engineering deliverables to support successful project delivery.
• Act as a technical lead for assigned project scopes, ensuring technical accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established engineering standards and practices.
• Lead technical reviews and QA/QC activities to maintain technical quality within assigned scope and ensure deliverables meet company, client, and industry standards.
• Contribute to engineering standards, technical consistency, and application of design practices across assigned projects.
• Provide field support, troubleshooting, site observations, and construction support activities as required.
• Support client communication, technical discussions, project coordination, and project deliverables through effective collaboration with project teams and stakeholders.
• Conduct engineering research related to applicable codes, standards, technologies, and industry practices.
• Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

• Advanced knowledge of physical engineering principles related to data centers, mission-critical, and power infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of site layouts, equipment arrangements, grounding systems, conduit systems, cable routing systems, and applicable industry codes and standards.
• Ability to independently perform and review engineering calculations, analyses, technical studies, and project documentation.
• Ability to lead technical execution, coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities, and manage technical quality within assigned project scopes.
• Strong organizational, analytical,…