Senior Electrical Engineer - Power System Studies - Power and Energy
Atwell, LLC · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
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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.