Senior Electrical Engineer - Power System Studies - Power and Energy

About the role

Atwell, LLC is a leading consulting, engineering, and construction services firm specializing in real estate & land development and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse portfolio of projects, including utility-scale solar, wind, BESS, substations, transmission, and distribution. We are currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our expanding Interconnection group.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support interconnection and power system studies for utility-scale renewable and high-voltage power projects
• Perform and review studies in PSSE, PSCAD, PSLF, ASPEN, PowerWorld, ETAP, SKM, CYME, EMTP, or similar tools
• Conduct a range of analyses including:
• Load flow
• Short circuit
• Dynamic analysis
• Transient studies
• Renewable model tuning
• Fault analysis
• Voltage and frequency ride-through evaluations
• Grid disturbance and system performance assessments
• Develop, review, and refine power system and renewable plant models for interconnection applications
• Support model validation, benchmarking, quality checks, and parameter tuning to align with utility, ISO/RTO, and regional performance requirements
• Evaluate and support projects across solar, wind, BESS, substations, transmission, and distribution
• Prepare and review technical deliverables including study reports, design criteria, specifications, study documentation, scopes of work, and other engineering packages
• Participate in client meetings, technical discussions, occasional site visits, and field walkdowns
• Support proposal efforts, technical approach development, and estimating for new project opportunities
• Ensure studies and engineering deliverables align with applicable codes, standards, utility requirements, and internal quality expectations
• Stay current with regulatory changes, grid codes, ISO/RTO requirements, and evolving standards related to interconnections and inverter-based resources
• Contribute to the improvement of internal workflows, tools, and methods that help streamline studies, model checks, and engineering efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Strong experience supporting interconnection studies and power systems analysis
• Experience with tools such as PSSE, PSCAD, PSLF, ASPEN, PowerWorld, ETAP, SKM, CYME, EMTP, or similar
• Experience performing dynamic studies, model development, or renewable system analysis for high-voltage or utility-scale projects
• Strong understanding of power system behavior, inverter-based resources, and grid interconnection requirements
• Familiarity with ISO/RTO processes such as ERCOT, MISO, SPP, PJM, CAISO, or similar is a plus
• Understanding of applicable standards such as NERC PRC/MOD, IEEE 2800, IEEE 1547, and other relevant interconnection requirements
• PE license is a plus, but not required for the right candidate

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience
• Experience with high-voltage and utility-scale projects
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Passion for renewable energy and grid integration

Skills

• Power system modeling and analysis
• Interconnection studies and power system studies
• Dynamic analysis and transient studies
• Renewable system analysis
• ISO/RTO processes and grid codes
• Applicable standards and regulations

Benefits

• 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
• Health insurance (BC/BS, Dental (Delta), Vision (VSP))
• Family planning and IVF benefits
• Pet insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental benefits (accident, hospitalization, critical illness)
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

Pay Range

$100,000 - $180,000 base + bonus + benefits.

Schedule

Full-time

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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