Electrical Engineer - Utility Distribution Power Systems - Oil and Gas

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

About the Role

As a mid-level Electrical Engineer in the Oil & Gas group, you will support industrial, utility, and oil & gas projects throughout North America with a focus on power system studies, utility distribution engineering, substation support, and detailed electrical design. This role is intended for a strong mid-level engineer who can execute assigned engineering deliverables with limited supervision while collaborating directly with clients, utilities, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering and design activities for industrial, utility, and oil & gas facilities, including medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution systems.
• Prepare computer-based models and perform power system studies using ETAP, SKM, PSS/E, PSCAD, or similar software, including short circuit, load flow, protective device coordination, arc flash, motor starting, harmonic analysis, and related studies.
• Develop and maintain power system models, validate study results using engineering judgment, and prepare clear technical reports and recommendations for clients and project teams.
• Support medium and high voltage T&D projects, including overhead and underground distribution systems, utility coordination, distribution upgrades, transmission studies, and construction package development.
• Support substation, relay, and protection-related engineering activities, including relay coordination, protective relay settings, and control and relaying schematics under the direction of senior engineers.
• Develop electrical deliverables such as one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment specifications, calculations, studies, RFIs, and construction packages.
• Coordinate directly with clients, utilities, vendors, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to support project execution and resolve technical issues.
• Participate in client meetings, communicate technical findings, document action items, and support engineering decisions through clear written and verbal communication.
• Support projects from preliminary design through detailed design, including 30%, 60%, 90%, and issued-for-construction deliverables with oversight from senior engineering staff.
• Provide field assistance, troubleshooting, startup support, and commissioning support as required.
• Check the work of designers, drafters, and field personnel for general quality and accuracy as required.
• Understand and apply applicable codes, standards, and client requirements such as NEC, NESC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, and utility standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution; electric power option preferred
• 2 - 6 years of relevant electrical engineering, utility engineering, industrial power systems, consulting engineering, or oil & gas experience
• FE/EIT is preferred; progress toward PE licensure is strongly preferred
• Experience performing power system studies using ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, PowerFactory, Milsoft, or similar software
• Preferred exposure to PSS/E, similar transmission planning and power system analysis tools
• Knowledge and familiarity with medium-voltage and low-voltage power systems; experience with distribution, transmission, substation, or industrial power systems preferred
• Utility distribution experience, including exposure to overhead and underground distribution systems, utility standards, and utility coordination
• Exposure to protective relaying, relay coordination, SEL relays, substation systems, or utility interconnections is preferred
• Previous interactions with clients, customers, contractors, utilities, vendors, and other project stakeholders
• Ability to assist with client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments, meetings, and project deliverables
• Ability to execute assigned engineering tasks with limited supervision while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget expectations
• Ability to travel up to 25% across states for field work, client meetings, commissioning, and project support as needed
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal and people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a full-time remote work environment
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Pay

$90,000 - $120,000, plus benefits and bonus.

Benefits

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