Director - Power Delivery

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

Atwell is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Power Delivery to lead a growing portfolio of projects across our Power & Energy team. This is a senior leadership role responsible for advancing large-scale power infrastructure projects across transmission, distribution, substations, protection and controls, interconnection, utility infrastructure, and related power delivery systems.

As the Director, you will lead a dynamic team of Associate Directors, Project Managers, engineers, designers, and technical staff, providing both strategic leadership and client-facing expertise. This role will be instrumental in staff development, recruiting, operational execution, client growth, and annual business planning, helping drive sustainable growth and support company revenue goals across the broader Power Delivery market.

• Lead and oversee Atwell’s Power Delivery efforts across transmission, distribution, substations, protection and controls, interconnection, and related electrical infrastructure projects throughout the U.S.
• Provide strategic technical leadership and direction for engineering, design, project management, and project execution efforts within the Power & Energy team
• Manage and mentor a team of Associate Directors, Project Managers, engineers, designers, and technical staff, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing environment
• Act as a senior client liaison, building and maintaining strong client relationships while supporting project delivery from early planning and development through detailed design and execution
• Partner with internal leadership to grow and strengthen Atwell’s presence across the broader Power Delivery market, helping expand existing client relationships and identify new business opportunities
• Develop, retain, and recruit top talent in engineering, project management, and technical leadership to support long-term team growth
• Drive annual business planning in collaboration with executive leadership, including revenue forecasting, staffing strategy, resource planning, and market growth initiatives
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, staffing, and resource allocation to ensure strong project performance and successful client outcomes
• Support the continued evolution of internal processes, delivery standards, quality practices, and team structure to improve consistency, efficiency, and scalability across Power Delivery projects
• Provide oversight and coordination across internal teams, utility clients, developers, contractors, and external project stakeholders
• Help establish and maintain technical standards, QA/QC expectations, and project delivery best practices across the Power Delivery group
• Support a culture of technical excellence, mentorship, accountability, and proactive communication across the team

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field; PE license highly preferred
• Minimum of 12+ years of professional experience in Power & Energy, electric utility, consulting, or related power infrastructure work
• Strong experience supporting power delivery projects, including one or more of the following areas: transmission, distribution, substations, protection and controls, interconnection, power system studies, or broader utility infrastructure
• Proven track record in client-facing leadership roles, with strong project…