Electrical Engineer - Utility Distribution Power Systems - Oil and Gas

Atwell, LLC; Houston (TX); À distance; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedules

Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers

Bonuses

401K match

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Licensing fees & renewals

Licensure rewards

Employee referrals

Wellness reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet Insurance

MAP benefits

Résumé du poste

Atwell, LLC is seeking a mid-level Electrical Engineer in the Oil & Gas group to support industrial and utility projects across North America, focusing on power system studies, distribution engineering, and substation design. You will develop models, conduct studies with ETAP/SKM/PSS/E, and prepare reports for clients with senior guidance.

Youll collaborate with clients, utilities, and multidisciplinary teams, perform field support, and help deliver designs from preliminary through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution; electric power option preferred
• FE/EIT preferred; progress toward PE licensure is strongly preferred
• 2–6 years of relevant electrical engineering experience in utility/industrial settings
• Experience performing power system studies using ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, PowerFactory, Milsoft, or similar software
• Exposure to PSS/E or similar transmission planning tools is a plus
• Knowledge of MV/LV power systems and utility coordination
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Responsabilités

• Perform electrical engineering and design activities for industrial, utility, and oil & gas facilities, including MV and LV distribution
• Develop and maintain power system models and validate study results
• Prepare clear technical reports and client recommendations
• Coordinate with clients, utilities, vendors, and project teams
• Support substation, relay, and protection-related engineering activities
• Create one-line and three-line diagrams, control schematics, wiring diagrams
• Provide field assistance, troubleshooting, and commissioning support
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NESC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, and utility standards
• Travel up to 25% for field work and meetings
• Assist with project deliverables from 30% to issued-for-construction
• Check work of designers and drafters for quality and accuracy
• Communicate findings in written and verbal form
• Work in a full-time remote environment

Connaissances

Power system studies

Client coordination

Written and verbal communication

Travel readiness

Electrical design

Formation

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Outils

ETAP

SKM

PSS/E

PSCAD

EasyPower

PowerFactory

Milsoft

Description du poste

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 2025awards:

• 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 mid-level Electrical Engineer in the Oil & Gas group, you will support industrial, utility, and oil & gas projects throughout North America with a focus on power system studies, utility distribution engineering, substation support, and detailed electrical design. This role is intended for a strong mid-level engineer who can execute assigned engineering deliverables with limited supervision while collaborating directly with clients, utilities, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.

• Perform electrical engineering and design activities for industrial, utility, and oil & gas facilities, including medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution systems.
• Prepare computer-based models and perform power system studies using ETAP, SKM, PSS/E, PSCAD, or similar software, including short circuit, load flow, protective device coordination, arc flash, motor starting, harmonic analysis, and related studies.
• Develop and maintain power system models, validate study results using engineering judgment, and prepare clear technical reports and recommendations for clients and project teams.
• Support medium and high voltage T&D projects, including overhead and underground distribution systems, utility coordination, distribution upgrades, transmission studies, and construction package development.
• Support substation, relay, and protection-related engineering activities, including relay coordination, protective relay settings, and control and relaying schematics under the direction of senior engineers.
• Develop electrical deliverables such as one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment specifications, calculations, studies, RFIs, and construction packages.
• Coordinate directly with clients, utilities, vendors, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to support project execution and resolve technical issues.
• Participate in client meetings, communicate technical findings, document action items, and support engineering decisions through clear written and verbal communication.
• Support projects from preliminary design through detailed design, including 30%, 60%, 90%, and issued-for-construction deliverables with oversight from senior engineering staff.
• Provide field assistance, troubleshooting, startup support, and commissioning support as required.
• Check the work of designers, drafters, and field personnel for general quality and accuracy as required.
• Understand and apply applicable codes, standards, and client requirements such as NEC, NESC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, and utility standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Must Have

• Education: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution; electric power option preferred
• Experience: 2 - 6 years of relevant electrical engineering, utility engineering, industrial power systems, consulting engineering, or oil & gas experience
• Licensure: FE/EIT is preferred; progress toward PE licensure is strongly preferred
• Experience performing power system studies using ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, PowerFactory, Milsoft, or similar software
• Preferred exposure to PSS/E, similar transmission planning and power system analysis tools
• Knowledge and familiarity with medium-voltage and low-voltage power systems; experience with distribution, transmission, substation, or industrial power systems preferred
• Utility distribution experience, including exposure to overhead and underground distribution systems, utility standards, and utility coordination
• Exposure to protective relaying, relay coordination, SEL relays, substation systems, or utility interconnections is preferred
• Previous interactions with clients, customers, contractors, utilities, vendors, and other project stakeholders
• Ability to assist with client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments, meetings, and project deliverables
• Ability to execute assigned engineering tasks with limited supervision while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget expectations
• Ability to travel up to 25% across states for field work, client meetings, commissioning, and project support as needed
• Possesses effective written and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal and people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a full-time remote work environment
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Disclaimer

While 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 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
• 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
• 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