Senior Electrical Engineer - BESS

Who We Are

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 75+ 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
  

About the Position  

As a senior level Electrical Engineer in the BESS group, you will be responsible for performing engineering design and analysis under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer. You will be a part of an integrated design team and are responsible for coordinating with team members to meet project schedules and deliverables on time and within the defined budget.  

This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates.  

Essential Responsibilities  

• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to perform and review detailed physical and electrical design and engineering for all aspects of battery energy storage systems (BESS).  

• Typical design products might include BESS equipment general arrangements, single line diagrams, elevations, connection details, bill of materials, construction details, grounding details, conduit plans, illumination plans, etc.  

• Collaborates with project management team to ensure projects are executed in accordance with budget and schedule.   

• Prepares and reviews computer-based models and performs power system studies on utility scale BESS projects, as required.   

• Typical electrical power system studies might include BESS equipment sizing, specification, and selection, load flow, reactive power, ampacity, short circuit, grounding, illumination, arc flash, harmonics, system loss, etc.   

• Writes and reviews material, equipment, and construction specifications.   

• Reviews spec sheets and submittals for conformance with specifications and design.  

• Prepares and reviews a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, and studies.  

• Provides field assistance, troubleshooting, and observation reports, as required.  

• Reviews the work of Designers, Drafters, and Field Service Personnel for general quality and accuracy, as required.  

• Maintains a strong understanding and comprehension of applicable Codes and Standards.  

• Maintains strong and responsive Company-Client relationships, particularly for communication pertaining to specific assignments and meeting topics.  

• Maintains high ethical and professional standards.  

• Works additional time beyond 40 hours/week to complete projects, proposals and/or administrative functions, as required.  

• Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work.  

• Attends safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines.  

• Other job-related responsibilities as assigned.  

Must Have  

• Education: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred  

• Experience: 5+ years of relevant engineering or field experience   

• Licensure: FE required, PE is a plus, but not required  

• Experience with AutoCAD  

• Experience serving in a lead role for complex design projects  

• Possesses effective written and oral communications skills  

• Good interpersonal and people skills  

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis  

Nice to Have  

• Experience with utility-scale BESS  

• Proficiency with AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical, electrical power system study software (PowerFactory, ETAP), CYMCAP, CDEGS/WinIGS, Visual Lighting, etc.   

• Experience with 3D BIM design software  

• People management experience  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and standard computer software  

Disclaimer 

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

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Pay Range $110,000 — $135,000 USD

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

Compensation:

• 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

‘Atwell’ness:

• 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