Electrical Designer, BESS

Atwell, LLC; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible work schedules

Travel vouchers (Tenure Awards)

Job summary

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in engineering and construction services, delivering innovative solar BESS projects across multiple markets. We seek an Electrical Designer to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, perform utility-scale BESS design, and ensure quality deliverables on time and within budget.

The role emphasizes proficiency with AutoCAD, strong knowledge of electrical power systems, and clear written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in electrical engineering technology or related experience preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years of engineering design or other relevant experience.
• Physical design experience required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD required.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems required.
• Possesses effective written and oral communications skills.
• Assists with client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and meetings.
• Must possess strong technical verbal and technical writing skills and be able to read technical literature and engineering plans.
• Must demonstrate two-way communication to effectively work with internal staff and external clients.
• A strong written and verbal command of the English language.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to perform electrical engineering design for utility-scale BESS projects.
• Perform detailed design and prepare drawings per project & client requirements.
• Specify and/or review equipment and components required for BESS electrical systems.
• Provide support during procurement, construction and commissioning phases of BESS projects.
• Ensure that all projects adhere to relevant industry standards, regulations, codes and best-practices.
• Conduct technical reviews of BESS projects to ensure quality deliverables are produced.

Skills

Power systems

Written communication

Verbal communication

Electrical design

Education

Degree in electrical engineering technology or related experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Who We AreAtwell, 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

About the Position

As a Electrical Designer in the BESS group, you will be responsible for working with multi-disciplinary teams to primarily perform utility-scale solar BESS engineering design in a manner that provides the client with a quality deliverable that is on time and within budget. The pay range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market.

Essential Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to perform electrical engineering design for utility-scale BESS projects.
• Perform detailed design and prepare drawings per project & client requirements.
• Specify and/or review equipment and components required for BESS electrical systems.
• Provide support during procurement, construction and commissioning phases of BESS projects.
• Ensure that all projects adhere to relevant industry standards, regulations, codes and best-practices.
• Conduct technical reviews of BESS projects to ensure quality deliverables are produced.
• Support BESS team by producing department standards and best-practices.
• Participate in project meetings and provide regular progress reports to stakeholders.
• Maintains high ethical and professional standards within the overall organization.
• Engaged in lifelong learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues.
• Attend safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Must Have

• Education: Degree in electrical engineering technology or related experience preferred.
• Experience: 3 + years of engineering design or other relevant experience.
• Physical design experience required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD required.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems required.
• Possesses effective written and oral communications skills.
• Assists with client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and meetings.
• Must possess strong technical verbal and technical writing skills and be able to read technical literature and engineering plans.
• Must demonstrate two-way communication to effectively work with internal staff and external clients.
• A strong written and verbal command of the English language.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of renewable energy, and battery storage systems preferred.

QualificationsDisclaimerWhile AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.#LI-Pay Range$30—$37 USDAtwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

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

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K 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 anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match

'Atwell'ness:

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