Renewable Energy Engineer - Solar/BESS

Atwell, LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible work schedules

Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers

Job summary

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in engineering and construction services with a national footprint and a diverse project portfolio. The firm seeks a Civil Engineer/Designer to design utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System sites and develop grading, drainage, and permitting packages.

The role requires 2–5+ years of civil/site design experience, proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and stormwater tools, and readiness to coordinate across multiple disciplines on renewables projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with 2–5+ years of civil/site design experience.
• Experience in grading, drainage, stormwater design, and utility layouts.
• EIT preferred; PE a plus; renewable energy/site development experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Design utility-scale Solar PV and BESS sites.
• Develop site grading and drainage plans for renewable energy facilities.
• Perform stormwater analyses and hydrologic/hydraulic studies.
• Prepare civil construction plans and permitting packages.
• Coordinate with electrical, environmental, survey, and geotechnical teams.

Skills

Grading

Drainage

Stormwater design

Utility layouts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

EIT

PE (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

StormCAD

WaterCAD

HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS

Earthwork tools

Job description

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 Southeast US

Responsibilities

• Design utility‑scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sites
• Develop site grading and drainage plans for renewable energy facilities
• Perform stormwater management and hydrologic/hydraulic analyses
• Design: Site access roads, Equipment pads, Erosion and sediment control, Utility layouts, Earthwork and cut/fill balancing
• Prepare civil construction plans and permitting packages
• Coordinate with: Electrical engineers, Environmental teams, Surveyors, Geotechnical engineers, Project managers
• Support projects from feasibility through construction
• Assist with permitting and agency coordination

Software

• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• StormCAD
• WaterCAD
• HEC‑RAS/HEC‑HMS (preferred)
• Civil site grading and earthwork tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 2–5+ years of civil/site design experience
• Experience with: Grading, Drainage, Stormwater design, utility layouts
• EIT preferred; PE a plus
• Renewable energy experience is preferred but land development engineers with strong civil site design backgrounds are often considered.

Atwell Benefits:

• 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