Wind Collection - Electrical Engineer

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