Senior Physical Engineer

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 Physical Engineer in Renewable Physical, you will provide technical leadership for the development and execution of renewable energy, energy storage, and substation projects. This role leads engineering efforts for complex project scopes, manages technical quality, and serves as a technical lead for project teams. In this role, an employee will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in regard to the essential functions of the job below.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities associated with renewable energy, energy storage, and substation projects.
• Lead technical execution for assigned project scopes and engineering work efforts.
• Perform and review complex engineering analyses, calculations, technical evaluations, and design activities.
• Manage technical quality and QA/QC activities within assigned scopes of work.
• Prepare and review engineering reports, technical studies, specifications, design criteria, and project documentation.
• Lead the development and review of site plans, general arrangements, elevations, bill of materials, trench and conduit plans, grounding plans, illumination design, lightning protection, and construction documents.
• Coordinate engineering activities across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Lead phases or defined portions of project work while supporting overall project execution.
• Evaluate engineering alternatives, identify technical risks, and provide recommendations supporting project objectives and execution strategy.
• Lead project planning, technical coordination, and execution activities within assigned scopes of work.
• Serve as a technical lead and engineering resource for project teams.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to engineers and designers.
• Support client meetings, technical discussions, and project deliverables.
• Support engineering standards, technical consistency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of renewable energy engineering principles and industry standards.
• Ability to lead technical execution and manage technical quality for assigned project scopes.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy project development and engineering practices.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and support client-facing activities.
• Ability to mentor and develop engineers and designers.
• Commitment to technical excellence, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 6-8 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering assignments and multidisciplinary coordination efforts.

Additional Position Details

• Work is performed in a professional work environment, with work location and reporting expectations determined by business needs and position requirements. Some field work may be required.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and operate a computer and other office productivity equipment.
• Frequently communicates and collaborates with clients, engineers, designers, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Must be able to move around project sites and work in indoor or outdoor environments as required.
• Travel may be required based on client and project needs.

Cultural Fit

• Independent yet Collaborative
• Dependable
• Creative Problem Solver
• Natural Communicator
• Flexible
• Results Oriented
• Client Focused
• Enthusiastic

Fair Labor Standards Act

• Exempt | Overtime pay is not required

Disclaimer

• The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the USA.
• If your current job responsibilities differ from your assigned duties, please contact Human Resources.

Pay Range

$100,000—$150,000 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