Who We Are: Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (NYSE: AESI) is a leading solutions provider to the energy industry. Atlas’ portfolio of offerings includes oilfield logistics, distributed power systems, and the largest proppant supply network in the Permian Basin. With a focus on leveraging technology, automation, and remote operations to enhance efficiencies, Atlas is centered around a core mission of improving human beings’ access to hydrocarbons that power our lives and, by doing so, maximizing value creation for our shareholders. The Staff Electrical Engineer serves as a senior technical authority responsible for system architecture, engineering governance, and complex power system decision-making across the power generation and microgrid portfolio. This role defines scalable, utility-grade electrical solutions, establishes and enforces corporate engineering standards, and resolves high-risk technical challenges that affect multiple projects and long-term system performance. The Staff Electrical Engineer is the final technical authority for generator control and interconnection strategy, represents Atlas to utilities and authorities having jurisdiction, and develops technical capability across the electrical engineering organization. Responsibilities Technical Authority & System Architecture * Serve as the subject matter expert for power systems, generator integration, and electrical controls. * Define and approve electrical system architectures for modular and scalable power plants. * Provide final technical authority for generator control and interconnection strategies. * Lead advanced power system studies and protection philosophies. Engineering Governance & Standards * Author, approve, and maintain corporate electrical standards, specifications, and design guidelines. * Lead and approve complex construction drawing packages and engineering deliverables. * Support long-range technical planning and CAPEX strategy. Risk Resolution & External Interface * Lead high-risk commissioning, troubleshooting, and failure investigations, driving issues to root cause and corrective action. * Interface with utilities, authorities having jurisdiction, third-party engineers, and owners’ engineers. * Participate in executive-level safety and technical risk reviews. Technical Leadership * Mentor Senior Electrical Engineers and guide technical development across teams. * Comply with all Atlas Energy Solutions safety policies, procedures, and site requirements, including NFPA 70E and energy isolation lockout/tagout (LOTO), when working in shop and field environments. * Handle confidential and proprietary information with professionalism and integrity. * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications * Required: * Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required * Directly related experience may substitute for education * 10–15+ years of experience in power systems engineering, generation, or utility-scale electrical design * Demonstrated leadership in electrical system architecture, generator control and integration, and construction documentation standards * Demonstrated experience authoring and enforcing engineering standards, specifications, or design guidelines * Experience leading power system studies and defining protection philosophies * Proven ability to resolve complex technical challenges and lead failure investigations to root cause * Experience mentoring and developing engineers * Expert technical writing and documentation capability * Strong communication skills, with the ability to represent Atlas to utilities, authorities having jurisdiction, third-party engineers, and executive leadership * Ability to travel to the Atlas corporate office, project field sites, fabrication shops, and customer locations * Valid Driver’s License * Preferred: * Professional Engineering License in TX, NM, WY, or CO, or actively working toward licensure * Expert-level experience with ETAP or SKM Power Tools * Extensive experience developing and enforcing electrical standards and specifications * Experience serving as Engineer of Record or supporting stamped designs * Experience interfacing with utilities and regulatory authorities * Experience with distributed generation, microgrid, islanded, black start, or behind-the-meter power systems * Experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS) or inverter-based resources Reporting Relationship: * Reports To: Director of Electrical Engineering * Supervisory Responsibilities: * This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility but may provide mentorship, guidance, training, or work direction to others Work Location & Travel Requirements * Location: Austin TX (Remote) * Work Environment: Remote office, with travel to the Atlas corporate office, project field sites, fabrication shops, and customer locations * Travel %: 25% Schedule/Work Arrangement: Fully remote; Monday through Friday, standard business hours, with flexibility to support project, commissioning, and incident response needs Physical Demands: * Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer * Must be able to lift and carry materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis * Position requires site visits in office, shop, outdoor, and industrial field environments, including areas with uneven surfaces and potential exposure to slips, trips, falls, and other common site hazards * Must be able to walk job sites, climb stairs and ladders as needed, stand for extended periods, and perform field inspections and measurements * Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, and work in or around active construction, fabrication, or operating environments while complying with all applicable safety requirements * Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including arc-rated clothing, when working in or around energized equipment * Must be able to travel by air and vehicle to corporate, project, shop, and customer locations What You Will Love About Us * Best People and Team. Great Place to Work , Hire Vets, Top Place to Work For – Austin American Statesman * Your Well-Being is a Priority. 100% covered Medical, Dental, and Vision * Invest in Your Future. 401K with company match, immediate vesting * Relax and Recharge. Paid time off (non-rotational roles), 15+ company paid holidays Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Atlas Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination. Reasonable Accommodation Atlas Energy Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and those with pregnancy-related conditions in accordance with applicable law. Job Disclaimer This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified at any time based on business needs.

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