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Sr. Protection and Controls Engineer P C - Power Energy

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Location not specified
Full Time
Posted November 25, 2025
$110k - $150k
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Job Description

An Electrical Engineer at Atwell, LLC, designs and manages high-voltage power systems and renewable energy projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions in the power generation and distribution sectors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Apply electrical engineering principles to design high-voltage systems, substations, and renewable energy projects.
  • Lead engineering tasks from project initiation to design package completion.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated project solutions.
  • Prepare technical documentation including diagrams, studies, reports, and client deliverables.
  • Ensure designs comply with industry standards such as NEC, NESC, IEEE, NFPA, and ANSI.
  • Support project managers with estimating, proposal writing, and client communication.
  • Conduct electrical studies such as short circuit, load flow, grounding, and arc flash analysis.
  • Develop relay settings and perform coordination studies.
  • Interface with SCADA systems and vendors for equipment submittals.
  • Travel occasionally for field walkdowns, client meetings, or construction support.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering ABET Accredited
  • EIT or PE depending on level; Engineer I internship experience preferred; Engineer II-III EIT preferred or required; Engineer IV-V PE strongly preferred or required
  • 5 to 10 years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus in power systems, renewable energy, or substations
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MS Office, and at least one power system analysis software such as ETAP, CYMCAP, PSS E, SKM, ASPEN, PSCAD, or EMTP
  • Ability to apply core electrical engineering principles to the design of high-voltage systems, substations, and utility-scale renewable energy projects
  • Experience leading engineering tasks from project kickoff through to design package completion
  • Ability to collaborate with civil, structural, SCADA, and protection control engineers to deliver integrated project solutions
  • Experience preparing technical documentation including one-line diagrams, studies, specifications, reports, BOMs, proposals, and client-facing deliverables
  • Knowledge of industry standards such as NEC, NESC, IEEE, NFPA, and ANSI, and ability to ensure designs meet these standards
  • Support project managers with estimating, proposal writing, and client communication
  • Participation in interdisciplinary reviews and QA/QC efforts across engineering teams
  • Ability to conduct electrical studies such as short circuit, load flow, grounding, insulation coordination, harmonics, and arc flash analysis
  • Experience drafting interconnection studies and evaluating compliance with utility or ISO requirements
  • Ability to translate technical findings into clear client-facing reports
  • Willingness to occasionally travel less than 20% for field walkdowns, client meetings, or construction support

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation packages including annual bonuses, spot bonuses, and peer recognition awards
Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work schedules for some positions
Travel vouchers based on travel preferences
401K match up to 4% of compensation
Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment up to $25,000
Paid licensing, certification fees, and renewals
Employee referral bonuses up to $5,000
Annual wellness reimbursement up to $500
Gym memberships, fitness trackers, home gym equipment
Dependent Care Match
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Health Savings Account and Flex Spending Account options
Employer-paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
MetLife Supplemental Benefits (accident, hospitalization, critical illness)
Member Assistance Program with counseling, legal, financial, and work-life services

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