Substation Engineer - MC & I - Oil and Gas

Atwell; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

401K match up to 4%

Tuition Assistance

Annual bonuses and spot rewards

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Atwell, LLC is seeking a Substation Engineer in the Oil & Gas sector to perform engineering design and analysis of substation projects for clients in the US and Canada. The role emphasizes QA/QC, training, writing technical documents, and phase management under a Professional Engineer.

Ideal candidates have a Civil or Electrical Engineering background with 5+ years of experience and may hold PE licensure. Proficiency in AutoCAD, MathCAD, and Microsoft Office is required, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering or field experience.
• US E. licensure preferred (Professional Engineer).

Responsibilities

• QA/QC lead: implement QA plan and check work for quality and accuracy.
• Train junior engineers and designers in physical substation design and BESS facilities.
• Prepare technical documents, calculations, and reports and manage project scope, budget, and deadlines.
• Lead technical decisions with Team Lead and ensure client requirements are met.

Skills

AutoCAD

MathCAD

Microsoft Office

Written & oral comms

Education

Bachelor's in Civil or Electrical Eng

Tools

None specified

Job description

Substation Engineer - MC & I - Oil and Gas

Atwell

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, 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 Substation Engineer in the Oil & Gas group, you will be responsible for performing engineering design and analysis of substation projects for various clients within Canada and the US in the industrial space under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer. You will support mutual success with both the clients and NEI by providing quality deliverables that are on time and within the defined budget.

What you will do:

• 50% QA / QC work: Implement the NEI Quality Assurance Plan. Check the work of designers, drafters, and engineers for overall quality and accuracy.
• 20% Training: Train junior level engineers and designers in areas of physical design of electrical substations & BESS facilities.
• 20% Writing: Write technical go-bys and training documents. Assist with the creation and enforcement of technical standards across the department.
• Phase Manager (PPM): Your primary responsibility will be technical leadership, short-term focus on project scope, budget, and execution, and ensuring technical quality. Consult regularly with the Team Lead on key decisions and activities.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Directors, Project and Program Managers, and Team Leads on projects within the department – MC&I.
• Perform the review of detailed physical engineering for all aspects of electric power substations including multi-disciplinary coordination.
• Typical design products might include general arrangements, elevation views, site layout, bill of materials, equipment specifications, bus sizing for ampacity and structural requirements, grounding plan and details, and conduit plan and details. Some other civil focused scopes may be integrated – such as site plans, grading plan, stormwater modeling, erosion control design, hydrology analysis, development of SWPPPs, BMP’s, site permitting, and stormwater reports.
• Review submittals for conformance with (owner, client) specifications and design to meet all required codes.
• Prepare hand and computer-based calculations and models for physical designs.
• Prepare a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, and proposals for complex projects.
• Manage deliverables and deadlines to ensure they are submitted on time for both internal QA/QC deadlines and external deadlines to client.
• Ensure that client requirements, specifications, and expectations are being met.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to Team Members.
• Perform occasional field inspection and construction supervision services when needed.
• Check the work of designers, drafters, and engineers for overall quality and accuracy.
• Attend conferences, training workshops, seminars, undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work.
• Complete safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines.

Must Have

• Education: Bachelor’s in Civil or Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant engineering or field experience.
• Licensure: E. (US) Preferred

Skills: Proficiency with AutoCAD, MathCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite. Effective written and oral communication skills. Good interpersonal skills.

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.

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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

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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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An \"Armed forces service medal veteran\" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.