Electrical Engineer - Substations - Power & Energy

Atwell, LLC•Southfield, MI

5h•$100,000 - $155,000

About The Position

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 2,000+ passionate team members across 70+ locations and growing! Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards: Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11) Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14) Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US Atwell is seeking a Substation Engineer to join our growing Power & Energy team. We are a full-service consulting firm supporting the design and execution of power generation and power delivery systems across a broad range of markets, including utility-scale wind, solar, BESS, substations, transmission, and distribution infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to support impactful utility and renewable energy projects, work across multi-disciplinary teams, and contribute to both and/or substation physical design and protection & controls engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
5+ years of experience in substation engineering, power delivery, utility, or renewable energy projects
Experience supporting physical design, Protection & Controls, or both within substation projects
Strong understanding of high-voltage substation systems and design practices
Experience developing engineering deliverables such as one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, grounding plans, and design packages
Familiarity with applicable industry codes and standards including NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and NFPA
Proficiency with tools such as AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain
Experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects, transmission, or high-voltage infrastructure
Familiarity with relay coordination, SCADA integration, grounding design, and substation design standards
Experience with ETAP, SKM, ASPEN, CYMCAP, or similar power system software is a plus

Responsibilities

Support the design and engineering of high-voltage substations for utility, renewable, and power delivery projects
Contribute to both physical substation design and Protection & Controls (P&C) engineering packages
Lead or support engineering tasks from project kickoff through IFC/design package completion
Coordinate closely with civil, structural, SCADA, relay, and project management teams to deliver integrated solutions
Prepare technical deliverables including one-lines, three-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, grounding plans, conduit/raceway layouts, cable schedules, bills of material, specifications, reports, and client-facing documents
Provide engineering support during procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup phases
Occasionally travel for field walkdowns, client meetings, factory acceptance testing, or construction support
Develop and support substation physical layout and design packages for high-voltage projects
Prepare or review: General arrangement drawings Plan and elevation drawings Grounding layouts Conduit and cable routing plans Control building layouts Equipment connection details Foundation and equipment interface coordination
Coordinate major equipment layouts including transformers, breakers, switches, bus systems, CCVTs/PTs, CTs, panels, batteries, and other station equipment
Work closely with civil and structural teams to align grading, foundations, trenching, and equipment placement
Support development of material lists, specifications, and installation details
Develop and support P&C design packages including: One-line and three-line diagrams AC/DC schematics Wiring diagrams Relay panel layouts Interconnection diagrams Communication diagrams SCADA point lists
Perform engineering calculations such as battery sizing, voltage drop, conduit fill, and cable sizing
Support relay setting development, protection philosophies, and coordination with OEMs and system stakeholders
Contribute to arc flash, coordination, and other protection-related studies as applicable

Benefits

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