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Senior Electrical Engineer - Power System Studies - Power and Energy

Atwell, LLC · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
RemoteRemoteEngineeringFull-time

About the role

Atwell, LLC is a leading consulting, engineering, and construction services firm specializing in real estate & land development and energy markets. We are a privately owned company with a diverse portfolio and a strong national presence. 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
    • Dynmaic 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
  • Passionate about deep technical work, client interaction, and contributing to the integration of inverter-based resources onto the grid

Skills

  • Technical proficiency in power system analysis tools
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and industry standards

Benefits

Atwell offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • 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

Pay Range

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

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