Renewable Development Engineer

Atwell, LLC; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match 1:1 up to 4%

Annual bonuses

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Atwell, LLC is seeking a mid-level Renewable Development Engineer to lead preliminary PV, BESS, and Wind design efforts in collaboration with Operations, Sales, and clients across the US. You’ll translate requirements into 0–30% design, while aligning with project constraints and timelines.

Candidates should have 1–4 years of engineering experience, PVsyst proficiency, and familiarity with AutoCAD and PVCase.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electrical Eng Tech, or Civil Eng with electric power option (required).
• 1–4 years of relevant engineering or field experience.
• FE licensure is a plus but not required; PE is not required.
• Experience with PVsyst energy modeling and PV, BESS, and Wind concepts.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and PVCase applications.

Responsibilities

• Design PV, BESS and Wind projects (0-30%) across the US.
• Collaborate with internal Operations and Sales stakeholders and external clients.
• Provide preliminary design outputs and BOM estimates for civil and electrical work.
• Support proposal pricing with SMEs and drive design decisions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and uphold safety standards.

Skills

PVsyst experience

AutoCAD

PVCase

Microsoft Office

Verbal & written communication

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Electrical Engineering Technology / Civil Engineering (electric power option)

Tools

AutoCAD

PVCase

PVsyst

Microsoft Project

Excel

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 regionRecognized 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 / yearThe 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 stakeholdersDelivers 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 OwnerCreation of constraint file to determine initial project feasibilitySolar, PV, or Wind layout creationPreliminary level cable and DC designPreliminary level Civil grading and drainageProvide high-level Bill of Materials for civil infrastructure, electrical material, and foundation quantitiesMust be able to self-schedule preliminary design activities to meet deadlines set by external stakeholdersVarious 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 pricingProvides engineering & technical support to the other members of the Business Development & Project Services TeamDevelops and maintain outstanding company-client relationshipsMaintains high ethical and professional standardsDevelops equipment vendor relationshipsAttends conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of workAttends safety training and adhere to all safety rules and guidelinesWorks 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 preferred1 - 4 years of relevant engineering or field experienceLicensure: FE, PE is a plus, but not requiredExperience with energy modeling using PVsystExperience with AutoCAD and preferred PVCaseStrong skills in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, ProjectBasic understanding electrical and civil engineering with specific emphasis on PV solarAbility 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 environmentPossesses excellent problem-solving skillsCommercial understanding of the engineering or construction industriesPossesses effective written and oral communications skillsGood interpersonal and people skillsApplicants 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 requiredTravel: 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 OffPaid Parental LeaveFlexible work schedules are available for some positionsTenure Awards - Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferencesCompensation:Competitive Compensation packagesAnnual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensationTuition AssistanceStudent Loan RepaymentPaid Licensing / Certification Fees and RenewalsFinancial Rewards for Obtaining LicensureEmployee ReferralsAnnual 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 BenefitsPet InsuranceHealth Savings Account & Flex Spending Account optionsEmployer paid LTD, STD, and life insuranceMetlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illnessMember Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services