Electrical Engineer - Transmission Line - Power and Energy
Atwell, LLC
$100,000 - $145,000 / year
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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
Transmission Line Engineer
Atwell’s Power & Energy group delivers utility-scale overhead and underground transmission, substation, and renewable interconnections nationwide. We’re hiring a Transmission Line Engineer (mid-level) to take a technical lead on both OH and UG line design in a consulting/owner’s-engineer environment with utility clients.
What you’ll do
- Own TL engineering deliverables from feasibility through IFC for overhead and underground: route selection, design criteria, calculations, structure/cable selections, and complete construction packages.
- Model & analyze overhead lines in PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE/TOWER for clearances, sag/tension, loading, galloping/ice/wind, ratings, and foundation reactions; generate staking sheets, plan/profile, and structure details.
- Engineer underground transmission: route & duct bank layouts, manhole/vault spacing, cable ampacity/thermal rating (e.g., IEC-based methods), sheath bonding/grounding, pulling/tension calculations, HDD/trench details, thermal backfill specs, and splicing plans.
- Apply standards (e.g., NESC, ASCE methods for OHTL; IEC-based ampacity/thermal methods and common utility standards for UGTL) and prepare sealed criteria, specs, and calc packages.
- Coordinate interfaces with substations (line terminals, dead-ends, GIS/air-insulated connections), civil/structural/geotech (e.g., L-PILE/foundations, vault pads), environmental/permitting, and real estate/ROW.
- Support construction with RFIs, vendor/shop drawing reviews, outage/work packages, energization support, site walks, and as-builts (OH and UG).
What you bring
- 6–10 years of transmission line engineering in a consulting or owner’s-engineer setting, covering both overhead and underground (utility client experience is a strong plus).
- Bachelor’s in Electrical or Civil/Structural Engineering (or related). PE preferred; EIT required if not licensed.
- Proficiency with PLS-CADD/POLE/TOWER for OHTL; familiarity with UGTL analysis and typical tools/workflows for ampacity/thermal rating, cable pulling, and duct-bank design (e.g., CYMCAP or equivalent a plus).
- Demonstrated application of NESC and ASCE methods for OHTL; working knowledge of UG cable systems (XLPE/HV cables, bonding/grounding, joints/terminations, vault/manhole design, HDD/trench details).
- Strong writing and client-facing communication; ability to lead technical meetings, defend design decisions, and drive multi-disciplinary coordination.
Nice to have
- Underground transmission specialties (thermal backfill characterization, sheath loss mitigation, link box layouts).
- Experience with line-terminal design inside substations, bus work, and equipment connections.
- Familiarity with environmental/permitting/ROW constraints and constructability reviews for both OH and UG.
Pay Range - $100,000 - $145,000 base + Bonus.
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
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- parental leave
- tuition reimbursement
- life insurance
About this role
Atwell's Power & Energy group is looking for a mid-level Transmission Line Engineer to lead the full lifecycle of overhead and underground transmission projects for utility clients across the country. You'd own design deliverables from feasibility through final construction packages, working in PLS-CADD and related tools to model clearances, loading, and structural requirements for overhead lines, while also handling underground cable routing, ampacity analysis, duct bank layouts, and coordination with civil, environmental, and substation teams. The role demands strong technical writing, client-facing communication, and the ability to defend design decisions across multi-disciplinary projects.
To succeed here, you'll need six to ten years of consulting or owner's-engineer experience in both overhead and underground transmission, a bachelor's degree in electrical or civil engineering, and PE licensure (or EIT if unlicensed). Proficiency with PLS-CADD/POLE/TOWER is essential; familiarity with CYMCAP or equivalent tools for underground analysis is valuable. You should be comfortable applying NESC and ASCE standards, understand HV cable systems and vault design, and ideally have experience with constructability reviews and permitting constraints.
The position is full-time and in-office in Southfield, Michigan, with a base salary of $100,000 to $145,000 plus bonus. Atwell offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) match (1:1 up to 4%), paid licensing fees, tuition assistance, generous PTO, and flexible schedules where available.
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