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Team Lead Substation

Atwell, LLC

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 2025awards:

  • 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

Job Description Atwell/NEI  - Remote role 

  • Oversees a team producing full detailed-design packages that include general arrangements, elevations, foundation plan and details, structure design and fabrication details, bus and connection details, bill of materials, building plan, conductor stringing tables, fence details, permitting, structure loading diagrams, construction details, and supporting calculation packages. 

  • Manages and coordinates design activities, project planning, team level scheduling and optimization, and coordination between scopes of other disciplines for small to large scale projects to ensure adequate project coverage and operational efficiency. 

  • Works with Directors to develop and maintain Workload Forecasting, ensuring an accurate active project list, milestone dates, and estimate to complete (ETC) hours. 

  • Exemplifies ownership and accountability over your team's project portfolio, planning, and taking action to improve and maintain team performance.  

  • Oversees the team's weekly budgets and track project finances to maintain fiscal responsibility. 

  • Addresses and mitigate project risks to prevent escalation and ensure continuity. 

  • Understands NEI processes, best practices, standards, and policies thoroughly and provides guidance to your team as required.  

  • Keeps the team informed about the latest developments and ensures adherence to established standards. 

  • Assesses team strengths and weaknesses, ensuring continuous development through training and coaching. 

  • Maintains expert-level knowledge of NEI's QA/QC processes. Guides the team through these processes, ensuring all steps are followed and maintaining accountability for compliance on every project. 

  • Supports business development, assists with marketing tasks, and supports the development of project proposals as needed.  

  • Supports the client relationship as required to ensure ongoing satisfaction and collaboration. 

Engineering Responsibilities: 
  • Oversees the detailed physical design and engineering for all aspects of electric power substations including generating plants, utility transmission and distribution, and industrial and commercial facilities. 

  • Reviews the work of your team members (engineers, designers, drafters) for general quality, accuracy, and adherence to NEI and/or client standards and processes. 

  • Understands assigned scopes and develops engineering cost estimates, schedules, and assumptions to support change orders in coordination with project manager. 

  • Investigates and resolves technical issues within the team to ensure project continuity. 

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

  • Attend safety training and adhere to all safety rules and guidelines. 

  • Other duties as assigned. 

Must Have 
  • Education: Bachelors in electrical or civil engineering or similar field from an accredited institution 

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

  • Licensure: FE is required, PE is preferred 

  • Engineering expertise in physical substation design including substation electrical clearances, one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, physical layouts, section & elevations, bus configurations, control buildings, selection of substation equipment and any other aspect of HV and EHV substation physical engineering. 

  • An understanding of structural substation engineering, including steel design, reinforced concrete design, and foundations is a plus. 

  • The ability and desire to stamp drawings is highly preferred.  

  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite 

  • Experience adhering to National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), IEEE codes and standards, and relevant county, city, and state regulations. 

  • Ability to develop staff through mentoring and coaching. 

  • Possesses excellent critical thinking skills. 

  • Commercial understanding of the engineering or construction industries 

  • Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with customers and internal personnel; exercises strong intrapersonal skills. 

  • Must be self-motivated, well-organized, and skilled decision maker that is comfortable in a fast-paced design environment. 

  • 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. 

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
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