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Designer - Substations - Power and Energy - job post

Atwell, LLC
3.7 out of 5 stars
2 Lanao Way, Atwell WA 6164
$30 - $50 an hour
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Job details

Pay

  • $30 - $50 an hour

Location

2 Lanao Way, Atwell WA 6164

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Pet insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Annual leave
  • Gym membership
  • Life insurance

Full 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

Position Overview:
Atwell is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer, Substation to support the design and execution of substation projects across our Power & Energy team. This role will support both Physical Design and Protection & Controls (P&C) for a variety of utility, renewable interconnection, and power delivery projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a designer who enjoys working on technically detailed projects and wants exposure to the full substation design process, from layout and equipment arrangement through schematics, wiring, and construction support. The ideal candidate will have experience developing substation drawing packages, coordinating with engineers and designers across disciplines, and supporting projects from early design through IFC deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the design and development of substation physical and protection & controls drawing packages for new and existing substation projects
  • Prepare and revise general arrangement drawings, plan and section views, equipment layouts, grounding plans, conduit and cable plans, control building layouts, and material take-offs
  • Develop P&C design deliverables including one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, relay wiring, cable schedules, and interconnection details
  • Coordinate closely with engineers, project managers, and other design staff to ensure deliverables are accurate, complete, and aligned with project scope and client standards
  • Support project execution from conceptual design through detailed design and construction issue packages
  • Review markups and incorporate design changes based on internal review, client comments, and field conditions
  • Assist in maintaining drawing quality, design consistency, and adherence to applicable codes, standards, and utility requirements
  • Work with multidisciplinary teams across substation, transmission, renewables, and interconnection-related projects
  • Support construction and field activities as needed, including drawing updates, as-builts, and response to design questions
Qualifications:
  • Associate’s degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on design experience in electrical drafting/design
  • Minimum of 3+ years of experience in substation design, with exposure to both Physical and Protection & Controls design work preferred
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD required; experience with MicroStation is a plus
  • Experience preparing substation design packages including layouts, sections, grounding, conduit, cable routing, schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel details
  • Understanding of substation equipment and design elements such as transformers, breakers, switches, bus arrangements, relay panels, control houses, and cable systems
  • Familiarity with utility, renewable interconnection, and/or high-voltage substation projects is preferred
Preferred Experience:
  • Experience supporting greenfield and brownfield substation projects
  • Familiarity with client-specific utility standards and drafting requirements
  • Experience supporting projects related to renewable energy interconnections, transmission, or power delivery infrastructure
  • Ability to support both physical layout/design and P&C drafting/detailing across multiple project phases

Pay Range - $30.00 - $50.00/hr. + benefits + 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
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