Structural Engineer - Power and Energy

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. With a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio, Atwell is a privately owned company of 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations.

Atwell is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards: ten consecutive years as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11), ranked #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14), and named the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the Year for the Southeastern US.

About the role

Atwell specializes in power generation and power delivery services including electrical high-voltage substations, switchyard, transmission line, distribution design, overhead & underground collection systems, and renewable energy power generation facilities such as Windfarms, PV/Solar farms, and BESS facilities. The Structural Engineer will support the project team with structural analysis and design of structural steel and concrete foundations for Solar, BESS, and Substation projects.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of structural engineering principles involved in the design of structural steel and concrete foundations for utility-scale solar, BESS, and substation-related projects.
• Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, including substation physical, protection & control, SCADA, civil, structural, transmission, distribution, collection system, studies, construction, procurement, and project management.
• Coordinate engineering and design activities across disciplines to ensure integration, compliance, and consistency throughout project execution.
• Lead engineering efforts from project initiation to completion, working closely with drafters, designers, and engineers to develop, review, and finalize design drawings and packages.
• Draft, review, and finalize technical documents including master deliverable lists, design criteria, engineering reports, specifications, bills of materials, and proposals.
• Apply industry standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, ASCE 113, ACI 318, ACI 336.1, AISC 360, IEEE, and NEC.
• Review internal and external designs for compliance with safety codes, client standards, constructability, and best design practices; conduct interdisciplinary reviews.
• Report workload status to the Project Manager (PM) and Discipline Manager (DM) regularly and complete assignments within defined scope, schedule, and budget.
• Assist PMs in the development of proposal documents, technical scopes, and cost estimates for bids and change orders.
• Use standard tools including MS Office, Outlook, Teams, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam; develop custom design tools, manual calculation sheets, and report templates using Mathcad or Excel.
• Occasional travel (less than 20%) for site visits, field walkdowns, or client meetings.
• Lead structural design for solar, BESS, and substation projects by producing high-quality drawing packages, including foundation plans/details, steel plans/assemblies, steel fabrication details, design specifications, and bills of materials.
• Apply geotechnical and corrosion recommendations in steel pile designs.
• Use structural design software such as ROBOT, RISA 3D, RISA Foundation, L-PILE, MFAD, and Hilti PROFIS Engineering Suite, or equivalent.
• Leverage experience with power systems equipment, including PV modules, inverters, racking, piles, batteries, BMS/EMS, disconnects, transformers, switchgear, control buildings, and cap banks.
• Analyze project data such as geotechnical reports, manufacturer data, surveys, and easement documents to inform design development.
• Coordinate with civil and electrical teams to integrate structural design with site access, equipment placement, structural supports, and foundation requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (ABET Accredited).
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) License required.
• Proficiency in structural design software such as ROBOT, RISA 3D, RISA Foundation, L-PILE, MFAD, and Hilti PROFIS Engineering Suite, or equivalent.
• Experience with MS Office, Outlook, Teams, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Mathcad, or Excel for developing custom design tools and templates.
• Experience with power systems equipment, including PV modules, inverters, racking, piles, batteries, BMS/EMS, disconnects, transformers, switchgear, control buildings, and cap banks.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills; self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality work.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave.
• Flexible work schedules for some positions.
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers based on travel preferences.
• Competitive compensation packages with annual bonuses, spot bonuses, and peer recognition awards.
• 401K match — 1:1 up to 4% of compensation.
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment.
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals.
• Financial rewards for obtaining licensure and employee referrals.
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for gym memberships, fitness trackers, home gym equipment, etc.
• Dependent Care Match.
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP) coverage.
• 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

$135,000 - $175,000+ base salary, end-of-year bonus, and benefits.