Wind Collection - Electrical Engineer

Job Description

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. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 1,400+ passionate team members across 40+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2023 awards:

8 consecutive years in a row as a "Best Places to Work", "Hot Firm Nationally" by Zweig group

Recognized as #7 in the "Top 100" firms in the US by Zweig Group

Recognized by ENR #74 in the ENR Top 500 and ranked in every region;

Recognized in Crain Magazine's "Fast 50" for the fastest growing firms

Named in the "Top 50 Coolest Places to Work" by Crain Magazine

As a Wind Collection Electrical Engineer for Atwell, you will support our Power & Energy team across the country working on renewable energy projects. The individual will utilize NESC, NEC, IEEE, and other relevant codes and standards to independently generate the following:

- Layout plans for electrical collection systems

- One-line diagrams

- Fiber optic single-line diagrams

- Construction drawings for low and medium voltage electrical components, such as switchgear, generator step-up transformers, junction boxes, direct buried cable, duct banks, and splices.

They should possess comprehensive knowledge of three-phase medium voltage power distribution engineering and be adept at conducting various power systems studies. Additionally, they will lead a design team, which may include junior engineers, electrical designers, and CAD designers.

Qualifications

Six plus years of relevant experience in the design of medium voltage collection systems for renewable energy projects or underground medium voltage power distribution networks.

Strong proficiency in the use of software for underground thermal analysis of electrical conductors

Strong proficiency in an electrical power system analysis tool such as ETAP or similar for performing short circuit, load flow, harmonics and arc flash analysis

Software – Bluebeam, AutoCAD, CYMCAP, PS-CAD, PSSE highly preferred.

Strong familiarity with the NEC and National Electrical Safety Code

Professional Engineer (PE) highly preferred

Experience with and knowledge of NERC and ERCOT requirements and compliance studies for renewable generation facilities highly preferred

Responsibilities

Provides leadership, quality assurance, and technical management for all aspects of design for medium voltage collection systems including the following:

Power cable routing, construction drawings and details

Underground cable thermal analysis

Electrical loss analysis of conductors and transformers

Code-related calculations and analysis

Short circuit analysis

Load flow and reactive power analysis

Arc flash analysis

Transfer Sizing Calculations

Annual Energy Loss Report

Reactive Compensation Study

Harmonic Analysis Report

Wind Turbine Ground Grid Report

Harmonics analysis

Review of utility scale renewable energy project interconnection requirements

Assist team lead with technical leadership and development of detailed design projects to ensure that project scope and schedule are being met to a high degree of quality. This would include occasional interfacing with clients to provide expertise and advice where needed.

Ability to work closely with internal and external civil engineering, structural engineering, and environmental staff to produce a well-coordinated and constructable design

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Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible work schedules are available for some positions

Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Money:

Competitive Compensation packages

Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards

401(k) plan matching formula is 50% of your contributions up to 6%

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment up to $25K

Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals

Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure

Employee Referrals up to $5,000

Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to $500 for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)

'Atwell'ness:

Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)

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