Renewable Development Engineer

Atwell, LLC; North Carolina; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible work schedules

Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers

Annual bonuses

401K match

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Licensing fees covered

Job summary

Atwell, LLC is seeking a mid-level Renewable Development Engineer to lead preliminary PV, BESS, and Wind design with internal and external stakeholders across the US. You will collaborate with operations and sales teams to shape feasible concepts and deliver 0–30% design packages.

The role requires 1–4 years of relevant experience, PVsyst and AutoCAD skills, and strong communication. This position supports in-office Lakewood-like work or remote arrangements within the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
• 1 – 4 years of relevant engineering or field experience
• Licensure: FE, PE is a plus, but not required
• Experience with energy modeling using PVsyst
• Experience with AutoCAD and preferred PVCase
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Project
• Basic understanding electrical and civil engineering with specific emphasis on PV solar
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with customers and internal personnel; exercises strong intrapersonal skills.
• Must be self-motivated, well-organized, and a skilled decision maker that is comfortable in a fast-paced design environment
• Possesses excellent problem-solving skills
• Commercial understanding of the engineering or construction industries
• Possesses effective written and oral communications skills
• Good interpersonal and people skills
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Responsibilities

• Designs PV, BESS and Wind projects in all areas of the US.
• Passionate about learning multi disciplines and multi technologies.
• Acts as a liaison between the solar design team and relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Delivers preliminary PV, BESS and/or Wind design (0-30%). Project level of detail is greatly dependent on contracted scope.
• Meet the technical requirements outlined by the client and/or Owner
• Creation of constraint file to determine initial project feasibility
• Solar, PV, or Wind layout creation
• Preliminary level cable and DC design
• Preliminary level Civil grading and drainage
• Provide high-level Bill of Materials for civil infrastructure, electrical material, and foundation quantities
• Must be able to self-schedule preliminary design activities to meet deadlines set by external stakeholders
• Various EE Studies (Load flow, ampacity, losses and/or short circuit)
• Production estimates (Pvsyst)
• Works with Proposal team and SMEs to establish proposal pricing
• Provides engineering & technical support to the other members of the Business Development & Project Services Team
• Develops and maintain outstanding company-client relationships
• Maintains high ethical and professional standards
• Develops equipment vendor relationships
• Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work
• Attends safety training and adhere to all safety rules and guidelines
• Works well is self-motivated environment and driven for continual improvement.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

PV design

BESS design

Wind design

Stakeholder liaison

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering / Electrical Engineering Technology / Civil Engineering

Tools

PVCase

AutoCAD

PVsyst

Job description

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

About The Position

As a mid-level Renewable Development Engineer in the Renewable Development group, you will be the primary liaison for development, bid support, and/or preliminary (0%-30%) PV, BESS and Wind design. Design work between internal Operations and Sales stakeholders, and external stakeholders (e.g., Clients). The Renewable Development Engineer works collaboratively with these Stakeholders to perform preliminary PV electrical and PV civil design. Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000 / year. The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market. This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates.

Essential Responsibilities

• Designs PV, BESS and Wind projects in all areas of the US.
• Passionate about learning multi disciplines and multi technologies.
• Acts as a liaison between the solar design team and relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Delivers preliminary PV, BESS and/or Wind design (0-30%). Project level of detail is greatly dependent on contracted scope. Design can include partial or all of the following:
• Meet the technical requirements outlined by the client and/or Owner
• Creation of constraint file to determine initial project feasibility
• Solar, PV, or Wind layout creation
• Preliminary level cable and DC design
• Preliminary level Civil grading and drainage
• Provide high-level Bill of Materials for civil infrastructure, electrical material, and foundation quantities
• Must be able to self-schedule preliminary design activities to meet deadlines set by external stakeholders
• Various EE Studies (Load flow, ampacity, losses and/or short circuit)
• Production estimates (Pvsyst)
• Works with Proposal team and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to establish proposal pricing
• Provides engineering & technical support to the other members of the Business Development & Project Services Team
• Develops and maintain outstanding company-client relationships
• Maintains high ethical and professional standards
• Develops equipment vendor relationships
• Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work
• Attends safety training and adhere to all safety rules and guidelines
• Works well is self-motivated environment and driven for continual improvement.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
• 1 – 4 years of relevant engineering or field experience
• Licensure: FE, PE is a plus, but not required
• Experience with energy modeling using PVsyst
• Experience with AutoCAD and preferred PVCase
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Project
• Basic understanding electrical and civil engineering with specific emphasis on PV solar
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with customers and internal personnel; exercises strong intrapersonal skills.
• Must be self-motivated, well-organized, and a skilled decision maker that is comfortable in a fast-paced design environment
• Possesses excellent problem-solving skills
• Commercial understanding of the engineering or construction industries
• Possesses effective written and oral communications skills
• Good interpersonal and people skills
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Additional Position Details

• Work Environment: Work is performed in an office setting and some field work may be required
• Travel: Typical: 5-10%
• Physical Activities: Must be able to lift 25lbs.

Pay Range

$80,000—$110,000 USD

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
• 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