Team Lead Substation

Atwell, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible work schedules

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Atwell, LLC is seeking a senior engineer leader to oversee full detailed-design packages for substations and related facilities, coordinating across disciplines to ensure efficient project delivery.

You will drive workload forecasting, manage budgets, and guide the team through NEI processes, maintaining high standards and compliance while supporting business development and client collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or civil engineering or similar field from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of engineering or relevant field experience.
• FE is required, PE is preferred.
• Expertise in physical substation design including clearances, diagrams, layouts, bus configurations, and related details.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversees a team producing full detailed-design packages for substations and related facilities.
• Manages design activities, scheduling, and coordination between disciplines to ensure project coverage.
• Develops workload forecasting with active project lists and estimated hours to complete.
• Maintains ownership and accountability over project portfolio and team performance.
• Oversees team budgets and project finances to maintain fiscal responsibility.
• Ensures adherence to NEI processes, standards, and client requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or civil engineering or similar

FElicensure required; PE preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

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 southeastern US

Job Description Atwell/NEI - Remote role

Oversees a team producing full detailed-design packages that includegeneral arrangements, elevations, foundation plan and details,structure design and fabrication details, bus and connection details, bill of materials, building plan, conductor stringing tables, fence details, permitting,structure loading diagrams, construction details, and supporting calculation packages.

Manages and coordinates design activities, project planning, team level scheduling and optimization, and coordination between scopes of other disciplines for small to large scale projects to ensure adequate project coverage and operational efficiency.

Works with Directors to develop andmaintainWorkload Forecasting, ensuringan accurateactive project list, milestone dates, and estimate to complete (ETC) hours.

Exemplifiesownershipand accountabilityover your team’s project portfolio,planning,andtaking action to improveandmaintainteam performance.

Overseestheteam’s weekly budgets and track project finances tomaintainfiscal responsibility.

Addressesandmitigateproject risks to prevent escalation and ensure continuity.

Understands NEI processes, best practices, standards, andpolicies thoroughlyandprovidesguidance to your teamasrequired.

Keepsthe team informed about the latest developments and ensuresadherence toestablishedstandards.

Assessesteam strengths and weaknesses, ensuring continuous development through training and coaching.

Maintainsexpert-level knowledge of NEI's QA/QC processes. Guides theteam through these processes, ensuring all steps are followed andmaintainingaccountability for compliance on every project.

Supports business development,assistswith marketing tasks, andsupportsthe development of project proposals as needed.

Supports the client relationship asrequiredto ensureongoing satisfaction and collaboration.

Oversees the detailed physical design and engineering for all aspects of electric power substationsincludinggenerating plants, utility transmission and distribution, and industrial and commercial facilities.

Reviews the work of your team members (engineers, designers, drafters) forgeneral quality, accuracy, and adherence to NEI and/or client standards and processes.

Understands assigned scopes and develops engineering cost estimates, schedules, and assumptions to support change orders in coordination with project manager.

Investigatesand resolvestechnical issueswithinthe teamto ensure project continuity.

Preparesa variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports,andproposals.

Attend safety training and adhere to all safety rules and guidelines.

Other duties as assigned.

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, 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 southeastern US

Must Have

• Education: Bachelorsinelectricalor civilengineeringor similar field from an accredited institution
• Experience:5+ years of engineering or relevant field experience
• Licensure:FEisrequired, PE ispreferred
• Engineeringexpertisein physical substation design including substation electrical clearances, one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, physical layouts, section & elevations, bus configurations, control buildings,selectionof substation equipment and any other aspect of HV and EHV substation physical engineering.
• An understandingof structural substation engineering, including steel design, reinforced concrete design, and foundations is a plus.
• The abilityand desire to stamp drawings is highly preferred.
• Proficiencywith AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience adhering to National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), IEEE codes and standards, and relevant county, city, and state regulations.
• Ability to develop staff through mentoring and coaching.
• Possesses excellent critical thinking skills.
• Commercial understanding of the engineering or construction industries
• Ability toeffectively communicateverbally and in writing with customers and internal personnel; exercises strong intrapersonal skills.
• Must beself-motivated, well-organized, andskilleddecision maker that is comfortable in a fast-paced design environment.
• Possesses effective written and oralcommunicationsskills.
• Good interpersonal and people skills
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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.

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
• 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