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 JOB SUMMARY Atwell specializes in power generation and power delivery services including electrical high-voltage substations, switchyard, transmission line, distribution design, overhead & underground collection systems, and renewable energy power generation facilities such as Windfarms, PV/Solar farms, and BESS facilities. The Structural Engineer will play a key role in supporting the project team with structural analysis and design of structural steel and concrete foundations for Solar, BESS, and Substation projects. This position requires the individual to develop and demonstrate expertise in performing the core responsibilities outlined below. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Demonstrate a strong understanding of structural engineering principles involved in the design of structural steel and concrete foundations for utility scale solar, BESS, and substation-related projects. * Possess strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills; must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality work through effective collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, including substation physical, protection & control, SCADA, civil, structural, transmission, distribution, collection system, studies, construction, procurement, and project management. * Communicate effectively with all project stakeholders and internal teams, actively coordinating engineering and design activities across disciplines to ensure integration, compliance, and consistency throughout project execution. * Lead engineering efforts from project initiation to completion, working closely with drafters, designers, and engineers to develop, review, and finalize design drawings and packages. * Draft, review, and finalize a variety of technical documents including master deliverable lists, design criteria, engineering reports, specifications, bills of materials, and proposals. * Have a solid understanding of industry practices and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, ASCE 113, ACI 318, ACI 336.1, AISC 360, IEEE, NEC and other applicable codes and standards. * Review internal and external designs for compliance with safety codes, client standards, constructability, and best design practices; conduct interdisciplinary reviews to ensure seamless coordination across all engineering disciplines. * Report workload status to the Project Manager (PM) and Discipline Manager (DM) regularly and complete assignments within the defined scope, schedule, and budget, while ensuring a high level of accuracy and adherence to Atwell’s quality standards. * Assist PMs in the development of proposal documents, technical scopes, and cost estimates for bids and change orders. * Proficiency in using standard tools including MS Office, Outlook, Teams, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam is essential. * Ability to develop new custom design tools, manual calculation sheets, and report templates using Mathcad or Excel is required. * Occasional travel (less than 20%) may be required for site visits, field walkdowns, or client meetings. KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLSET * Lead structural design for solar, BESS, and substation projects by producing high-quality drawing packages, including foundation plan/details, steel plan/assemblies, steel fabrication details, design specifications, and bill of materials. * Apply geotechnical and corrosion recommendations in steel pile designs. * Proficiency in structural design software such as ROBOT, RISA 3D, RISA Foundation, L-PILE, MFAD and Hilti PROFIS Engineering Suite, or equivalent software is required. * Experience with software such as Revit, PVcase, Civil 3D, and transmission line modelling tools (PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, or PLS-TOWER) is a plus. * Must have experience with power systems equipment, including PV modules, inverters, racking, piles, batteries, BMS/EMS, disconnects, transformers, switchgear, control building, cap banks, and other HV equipment/components. * Review project data to analyze existing site conditions and factors to consider for design development such as: geotechnical reports, manufacturer data, surveys, and easement documents. * Coordinate closely with civil and electrical teams to integrate structural design with site access, equipment placement, structural supports, and foundation requirements. EDUCATION * Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (ABET Accredited) * Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) License required Pay Range - $135,000 - $175,000+ base, end of year bonus, benefits. 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. #LI-TK1 Pay Range $135,000—$175,000 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

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