Electrical Engineer - Utility Distribution Power Systems - Oil and Gas

Atwell, LLC•Atwell, TX

31d•$90,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

Atwell, LLC is hiring a mid-level Electrical Engineer in its Oil & Gas group to support industrial, utility, and oil and gas projects throughout North America. The role focuses on power system studies, utility distribution engineering, substation support, and detailed electrical design. The engineer is expected to execute assigned deliverables with limited supervision while working with clients, utilities, vendors, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams. The position supports work from preliminary through detailed design, including 30%, 60%, 90%, and issued-for-construction deliverables, with senior-engineer oversight. It may also include field assistance, troubleshooting, startup, commissioning, and travel for field work, client meetings, and project support. The role requires effective written and verbal communication, collaboration in a full-time remote work environment, and current authorization to work full-time in the United States. Atwell describes itself as a privately owned consulting, engineering, and construction services company with more than 2,000 team members across more than 75 locations. The advertised pay range is $90,000–$120,000, plus benefits and bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
Two to six years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, utility engineering, industrial power systems, consulting engineering, or oil and gas.
Experience performing power system studies using ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, PowerFactory, Milsoft, or similar software.
Knowledge and familiarity with medium- and low-voltage power systems.
Ability to execute assigned engineering tasks with limited supervision while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
Ability to travel up to 25% across states for field work, client meetings, commissioning, and project support as needed.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Good interpersonal and people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a full-time remote work environment.
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Electric power option in the degree program.
FE/EIT certification; progress toward PE licensure is strongly preferred.
Exposure to PSS/E or similar transmission-planning and power-system-analysis tools.
Experience with distribution, transmission, substation, or industrial power systems.
Utility distribution experience, including exposure to overhead and underground distribution systems, utility standards, and utility coordination.
Exposure to protective relaying, relay coordination, SEL relays, substation systems, or utility interconnections.
Previous interactions with clients, customers, contractors, utilities, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
Ability to assist with client contacts and communication related to assignments, meetings, and project deliverables.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical engineering and design for industrial, utility, and oil and gas facilities, including medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems.
Create computer-based models and perform power system studies, including short-circuit, load-flow, protective-device coordination, arc-flash, motor-starting, and harmonic analyses.
Develop and maintain power system models, validate study results using engineering judgment, and prepare technical reports and recommendations.
Support medium- and high-voltage transmission and distribution projects, including overhead and underground distribution, utility coordination, distribution upgrades, transmission studies, and construction-package development.
Support substation, relay, and protection engineering, including relay coordination, protective relay settings, and control and relaying schematics under senior-engineer direction.
Develop electrical deliverables such as one-line and three-line diagrams, control schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment specifications, calculations, studies, RFIs, and construction packages.
Coordinate with clients, utilities, vendors, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to support project execution and resolve technical issues.
Participate in client meetings, communicate technical findings, document action items, and support engineering decisions through clear written and verbal communication.
Support projects from preliminary design through detailed design and prepare 30%, 60%, 90%, and issued-for-construction deliverables with senior-staff oversight.
Provide field assistance, troubleshooting, startup support, and commissioning support as required.
Check the work of designers, drafters, and field personnel for general quality and accuracy as required.
Apply applicable codes, standards, and client requirements, including NEC, NESC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, and utility standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Generous paid time off.
Paid parental leave.
Flexible work schedules for some positions.
Tenure awards with travel vouchers.
Competitive compensation packages.
Annual bonuses, spot bonuses, and peer recognition awards.
401(k) match of 1:1 up to 4% of compensation.
Tuition assistance.
Student loan repayment.
Paid licensing and certification fees and renewals.
Financial rewards for obtaining licensure.
Employee referrals.
Annual wellness reimbursement.
Dependent care match.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Family planning and IVF benefits.
Pet insurance.
Health savings account and flexible spending account options.
Employer-paid long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance.
Supplemental benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness.
Member Assistance Program with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services.