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 other high-voltage power projects. This role is part of 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

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Skills

• Technical proficiency in power system analysis tools
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
• 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, Vision)
• 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

Pay

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