Renewable Energy Engineer - Solar/BESS

Job Description

Job Description

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
  

Responsibilities

• Design utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sites
• Develop site grading and drainage plans for renewable energy facilities
• Perform stormwater management and hydrologic/hydraulic analyses
• Design: Site access roads, Equipment pads, Erosion and sediment control, Utility layouts, Earthwork and cut/fill balancing
• Prepare civil construction plans and permitting packages
• Coordinate with: Electrical engineers, Environmental teams, Surveyors, Geotechnical engineers, Project managers
• Support projects from feasibility through construction
• Assist with permitting and agency coordination

Software

• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• StormCAD
• WaterCAD
• HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS (preferred)
• Civil site grading and earthwork tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• 2–5+ years of civil/site design experience
• Experience with: Grading, Drainage, Stormwater design, utility layouts
• EIT preferred; PE a plus
• Renewable energy experience is preferred but land development engineers with strong civil site design backgrounds are often considered.

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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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