Senior Electrical Engineer - Interconnection & System Studies - Power and Energy

Company: Atwell, LLC
Location: Southfield
Posted on: February 11, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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 70 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 SUMMARY Atwell specializes in power generation and power delivery services, including high-voltage electrical systems, substations, switchyards, transmission lines, distribution design, overhead and underground collection systems, and renewable energy power generation facilities such as Windfarms, PV/Solar farms, and BESS facilities. The Electrical Engineer with an emphasis in the power sector will play a key role in supporting the project team by leading various design components on individual projects. This position requires the individual to develop and demonstrate expertise in performing the core responsibilities outlined below. Essential Functions (What You'll Do) Lead HV power engineering design from kickoff to IFC across generation, transmission, distribution, and substations. Coordinate daily with substation physical, P&C, SCADA, civil, structural, transmission, distribution, studies, construction, procurement, and PM teams. Prepare/check design packages and technical docs: design criteria, drawings, reports, specs, BOMs, estimates, studies, commissioning/outage plans, scopes. Support proposals and change orders with technical scopes and level-of-effort estimates. Track scope/schedule/budget with PM/Discipline Manager; deliver accurate, quality work. Perform occasional site visits, walkdowns, and client meetings. Ensure compliance with NEC, NESC, NFPA, IEEE, ANSI, USDA and internal QA/QC. Conduct interdisciplinary reviews to align interfaces across all disciplines. Interconnection Perform PSSE/PSCAD load flow & dynamic studies; tune/benchmark renewable models (WECC/GEN), and document results. Work within ISO/RTO processes (ERCOT, MISO, SPP; FERC pro-forma); support LGIP/SGIP/DER impact studies, injection analyses, LMP/congestion reviews. Apply/interpret standards: NERC PRC/MOD, IEEE 2800/1547; experience with PRC-019/024/029 and MOD-026/027 preferred. Tools: PSSE, PSCAD (plus PSLF/ASPEN/PowerWorld/EMTP/SKM/CYME) Electrical Studies Execute studies: load flow/reactive, short circuit, grounding, cable ampacity, energy loss, harmonics, protection coordination, arc flash, insulation coordination, induced voltages, TOV/TRV. Review utility interconnection studies for compliance with PPA/utility requirements; produce clear technical reports. Tools: ETAP, CYMCAP/WinIGS/CDEGS, SKM, PSSE/PSCAD/PSLF, CYME, PowerWorld. EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET Accredited) Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification is desired for Level I through III Professional Engineer (PE) License desired for Level IV and above Pay Range - $100,000 - $180,000 LI-TK1 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 up to $25K Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure Employee Referrals up to $5,000 Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to $500 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

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