System Studies Engineer (Interconnection) - Power & Energy

Atwell, LLC; Southfield (MI); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in consulting, engineering, and construction services is seeking an Electrical Engineer focused on power generation. The role involves leading design components, collaborating with project teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of power engineering principles and relevant software tools.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Flexible schedules

Travel vouchers

Bonuses

401K matching

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Licensing fee coverage

Wellness reimbursements

Insurance options

Qualifications

• Experience with high-voltage systems and components related to power generation.
• Proficient in drafting technical documents and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering efforts throughout project milestones.
• Coordinate effectively with project stakeholders.
• Participate in site visits and client meetings.

Skills

Power Engineering

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

MathCAD

ETAP

PSCAD

PSSE

CYMCAP

PSLF

Windmil

Job description

Remote

Atwell, LLC is a leading firm in consulting, engineering, and construction services, providing innovative solutions across real estate, land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence with a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. As a privately owned company, we employ over 1,800 passionate team members across more than 55 locations.

Atwell has received numerous awards, including:

• Nine consecutive years as a “Best Place to Work” (#16) by Zweig Group
• #10 in the “Top 100 Fastest Growing AEC Firms” in the U.S. by Zweig Group
• #71 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms
• Recognition in Crain's “Fast 50” as a fast-growing Michigan firm
• One of Michigan's largest privately held companies according to Crain's Magazine

Job Summary

We specialize in power generation and delivery, including high-voltage electrical systems, substations, transmission lines, and renewable energy facilities like wind farms, solar farms, and BESS facilities. The Electrical Engineer with a focus on the power sector will support project teams by leading design components and demonstrating expertise in core responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Understand power engineering principles, especially in high-voltage systems and components related to power generation, transmission, and distribution.
• Coordinate effectively with project stakeholders and across disciplines, including substation physical, protection & control, SCADA, civil, structural, and more.
• Lead engineering efforts throughout project milestones.
• Assist in developing proposals and estimates for bidding and change orders.
• Collaborate with drafters and engineers on design drawings and packages.
• Participate in site visits, field walkdowns, or client meetings as needed.
• Communicate workload and progress to project and discipline managers, ensuring quality and adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Proficient in MS Office, Teams, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and MathCAD.
• Draft, review, and finalize technical documents, including design criteria, drawings, reports, specifications, and scope of work.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards such as NEC, NESC, NFPA, IEEE, ANSI, USDA.
• Review interdisciplinary design packages for coordination and compliance.
• Adhere to Atwell’s quality and safety standards.

Key Competencies and Skillset

Interconnection

• Experience with PSCAD, PSSE, and dynamic analysis.
• Knowledge of industry standards like NERC PRC, IEEE 1547, FERC orders.
• Familiarity with generation interconnection processes in ERCOT, MISO, SPP, and FERC.
• Proficiency with software such as PSLF, ETAP, Windmil, and others.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and explain complex concepts clearly.

Electrical Studies

• Strong understanding of electrical theories for load flow, short circuit, grounding, and protection studies.
• Experience with software like ETAP, CYMCAP, PSSE, PSCAD, and others.
• Review interconnection studies, ensure compliance, and document findings.

Education

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited)
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred for Level I-III
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred for Level IV and above

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Atwell Benefits: We provide an excellent working environment and benefits to support your personal and professional growth, including:

• Paid Time Off, flexible schedules
• Travel vouchers, bonuses, 401K matching, tuition assistance, student loan repayment
• Licensing fee coverage, wellness reimbursements, insurance options, and more

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