Senior Electrical Engineer - Substations - Power and Energy

Atwell, LLC; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Wellness program

Job summary

Atwell, LLC seeks a Substation Engineer to join our POWER & ENERGY team. You’ll design and deliver high‑voltage substation designs, P&C engineering, and associated documentation for utility, wind, solar, and energy storage projects.

You will collaborate with civil, structural, SCADA, relay teams, prepare drawings and BOMs, support procurement, commissioning, and field activities, with opportunities to travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• ABET‑accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years in substation engineering or power delivery.
• Experience in physical design and Protection & Controls (P&C).
• Knowledge of NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, NFPA requirements.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer high‑voltage substations for utility and renewable projects.
• Develop physical design packages and P&C diagrams.
• Lead or support tasks from kickoff through IFC/design package completion.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, SCADA, relay, and project management teams.
• Prepare one‑lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, and BOMs.

Skills

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

ABET‑accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

MS Office

ETAP

SKM

ASPEN

CYMCAP

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 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

Atwell is seeking a Substation Engineer to join our growing Power & Energy team. We are a full-service consulting firm supporting the design and execution of power generation and power delivery systems across a broad range of markets, including utility‑scale wind, solar, BESS, substations, transmission, and distribution infrastructure.

This role offers the opportunity to support impactful utility and renewable energy projects, work across multi‑disciplinary teams, and contribute to both and/or substation physical design and protection & controls engineering.

What You’ll Do

• Support the design and engineering of high‑voltage substations for utility, renewable, and power delivery projects
• Contribute to both physical substation design and Protection & Controls (P&C) engineering packages
• Lead or support engineering tasks from project kickoff through IFC/design package completion
• Coordinate closely with civil, structural, SCADA, relay, and project management teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Prepare technical deliverables including one‑lines, three‑lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, grounding plans, conduit/raceway layouts, cable schedules, bills of material, specifications, reports, and client‑facing documents
• Provide engineering support during procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup phases
• Occasionally travel for field walkdowns, client meetings, factory acceptance testing, or construction support

Focus Areas

Physical Design

• Develop and support substation physical layout and design packages for high‑voltage projects
• Prepare or review:
• General arrangement drawings
• Plan and elevation drawings
• Conduit and cable routing plans
• Foundation and equipment interface coordination
• Coordinate major equipment layouts including transformers, breakers, switches, bus systems, CCVTs/PTs, CTs, panels, batteries, and other station equipment
• Work closely with civil and structural teams to align grading, foundations, trenching, and equipment placement
• Support development of material lists, specifications, and installation details

Protection & Controls (P&C)

• Develop and support P&C design packages including:
• One‑line and three‑line diagrams
• Perform engineering calculations such as battery sizing, voltage drop, conduit fill, and cable sizing
• Support relay setting development, protection philosophies, and coordination with OEMs and system stakeholders
• Contribute to arc flash, coordination, and other protection‑related studies as applicable

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program
• 5+ years of experience in substation engineering, power delivery, utility, or renewable energy projects
• Experience supporting physical design, Protection & Controls, or both within substation projects
• Strong understanding of high‑voltage substation systems and design practices
• Experience developing engineering deliverables such as one‑lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, grounding plans, and design packages
• Familiarity with applicable industry codes and standards including NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and NFPA
• Proficiency with tools such as AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain
• Experience supporting utility‑scale renewable energy projects, transmission, or high‑voltage infrastructure
• Familiarity with relay coordination, SCADA integration, grounding design, and substation design standards
• Experience with ETAP, SKM, ASPEN, CYMCAP, or similar power system software is a plus

Pay Band - $110,000 - $165,000 base + bonus + benefits.

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 : $110,000 USD - $165,000 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
• 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