Electrical Designer/Coordinator - Oil & Gas

Atwell

Location not specified

Full Time

Posted July 2, 2026

$173k - $230k· Est.

Energy Management

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Job Description

As an Electrical Designer/Coordinator at Atwell, you will play a crucial role in supporting project teams through design work on both overhead and underground distribution electrical facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Distribution Overhead lines: Pole replacement, PCB transformer replacements, large infrastructure projects and line expansions. Distribution generation, line refurbishment, and new construction (wood and composite poles).
Grid Modernization: Smart switches & battery storage: Switch replacements, internal line conversions, rebuilds, voltage conversions and major projects.
Distribution Underground lines: Replacement of underground feeders including but not limited to identifying splicing, installation of pad mounts ,secondary enclosures, and switch gears. Designs including overhead to underground transitions.
New Customer connections Residential design Commercial design Subdivision design Street lighting Upgrade work on existing customer connections
Design overhead and underground distribution electrical facilities and also work on projects including but not limited to: system improvement pole locations, substation design, and service design.
Address engineering challenges on diverse projects of varying sizes and scopes.
Collaborate with electric utilities and private developers.
Maintain a keen focus on precision and technical expertise.
Verify as-built conditions in GIS/AUD so that any identified discrepancies with field date are corrected as part of engineering submissions.
Apply problem-solving abilities for large utility clients.
Utilize and learn engineering software packages for distribution design.
Communicate effectively with Project Manager and Team Leader on workload status to meet chargeability goals.

Requirements

Knowledge of NESC, ArcFm Gis , SAP, Work Manager Software (overhead and underground).
Experience working on distribution, transmission, system improvement projects, substation design, service design, and switch replacements.
2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
Proficiency in one of the following MicroStation, AutoCAD, and GIS is required.
AUD (Automated Utility Design) experience is a bonus.
Familiarity with engineering design software applications, such as PLS CADD, PLS POLE, SPIDACalc, Quick Pole, CDEGS, CYMECAP, CYMEDIST, CYMETCC, SAG10 (as specified by the purchaser).
Background in Electric Distribution, Natural Gas Distribution, and/or Communications (Fiber).
Strong math and engineering skills, including structural analysis, sag analysis, basic algebra, and geometry.
Understanding and adherence to the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and client requirements.