Renewable Studies Engineer

Atwell, LLC; Atwell (NY); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

401K match

Tuition Assistance

Employee referrals

Job summary

Atwell, LLC is seeking a senior-level Electrical System Studies Engineer to model and analyze electrical power systems for renewable facilities, including solar, wind, and battery storage. You will guide team members, ensure on-time, on-budget deliverables, and serve as a client-facing project lead for renewable studies.

The role supports both local/in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote work, with responsibilities spanning project design support, QA/QC, and regulatory compliance through

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering or field experience.
• FE licensure required, PE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical studies for renewable facilities including substation and collection systems for solar, wind, BESS, and related projects.
• Lead client-facing renewables studies scope and deliverables.
• Establish study templates, methodologies and best practices for electrical system studies.
• Provide regulatory compliance across project phases from conceptual design to commissioning.

Skills

Electrical system modeling

Client-facing leadership

QA/QC

Team guidance

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (electric power option preferred)

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, 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 senior-level Electrical System Studies Engineer in the Renewables studies group, you will be responsible for performing electrical power system modeling and analysis primarily for renewable facilities that encompass support of solar, wind, battery storage generation projects and substation design projects. You will be providing the client with a quality deliverable that is on time and within budget while guiding other Team Members through the process.

This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates.

• Conducts electrical studies primarily for renewable facilities that encompass the substation and collection system in support of the solar, wind, BESS and substation design teams
• Creates and develops studies and reports including but not limited to short circuit, reactive power/load flow, arc flash, protection coordination, dynamic, transient, harmonic (pre & post), interconnection compliance, ampacity, grounding, as well as other related studies and calculations
• Conduct reviews and QA/QC for electrical studies in support of renewable studies team members and design teams
• Serve as a client facing project lead for renewable system studies scope.
• Establish study templates, methodologies, and best practices for electrical system studies for renewable projects
• Serve as an SME for at least one study software, providing software and associated studies. Support team members with software related questions and troubleshooting
• Provide regulatory compliance services for all project design phases from conceptual design through project testing and commission
• May occasionally assist with performing equipment, control system, communications, troubleshooting, and relay field testing and start-up and commissioning services
• Maintains a strong understanding and applications of applicable Codes and Standards
• Maintains strong and responsive Company-Client relationships
• Maintains high ethical and professional standards
• Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work.
• Attend safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines
• Other job-related responsibilities as assigned
• Secondary responsibilities may include checking and/or performing detailed design of all aspects of electrical power systems to include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, conduit, and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, writing of equipment specifications, project and construction cost estimates, and project scheduling

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
• 5+ years of relevant engineering or field experience
• Licensure: FE is required, PE is preferred
• Work is performed in an office setting and some field work may be required

Travel:

• Typical: 5 – 15%
• Physical Activities
• Must be able to lift 25lbs.

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 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.

Pay Range

$100,000 - $150,000 USD

Pay Range

$100,000 - $150, 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.

• 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

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

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As set forth in Atwell, LLC’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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