Associate Project Engineer - Renewable Substations

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

The Associate Project Engineer supports the planning and execution of multidisciplinary engineering projects and project phases. The role coordinates defined Tier 2 and 3 project work, monitors schedules and budgets, manages project information, supports quality activities, and contributes to client, proposal, scope, and change order work with guidance. This role reports to a Discipline Manager and works closely with Project Managers, engineers, designers, and other project stakeholders. In this role, an employee will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the essential functions outlined below.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate defined engineering assignments using established engineering principles, applicable codes and standards, and approved methods.

• Plan, sequence, and monitor assigned tasks on multidisciplinary Tier 2 projects and communicate progress, constraints, and needed support.

• Identify schedule and budget risks and work with project leadership to develop and implement mitigation actions.

• Support phase-budget planning and tracking, project cost-model review, and accurate monthly estimate-to-complete reporting.

• Prepare accurate project deliverables, follow the company quality policy, support project quality plans and quality control reviews, and assist with after action reviews.

• Coordinate and delegate defined tasks, communicate project requirements, and support documented multidisciplinary checks with guidance.

• Identify, track, and communicate required design inputs and requests for information with limited assistance.

• Consider how design decisions affect permitting, procurement, and construction and seek guidance when downstream impacts are unclear.

• Communicate with clients and stakeholders, adapt to changing needs, and escalate complex concerns to the appropriate project leader.

• Support scope definitions, proposals, and change order documentation and participate in related client discussions with Project Manager support.

• Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Engineering Design: Applies established engineering principles, applicable codes and standards, and approved methods to complete defined analyses, calculations, designs, and technical documents with guidance.

• Schedule Management: Plans, sequences, and monitors assigned tasks on multidisciplinary Tier 2 and 3 projects and uses established controls and guidance to meet internal and external deadlines.

• Financial Management: Applies basic project financial concepts and supports phase-budget planning, budget tracking, project cost-model review, and monthly estimates to complete.

• Risk Management: Identifies schedule and budget risks and works with project leadership to develop and implement mitigation actions.

• Quality Management: Produces accurate work without significant errors, follows company quality requirements, and supports project quality plans, quality control reviews, and after action reviews.

• Scope Management: Interprets project cost models and proposals with support and contributes to scope definitions, proposals, and change order documentation.

• Project Information Management: Identifies, tracks, and communicates required design inputs and requests for information with limited assistance.

• Project Life Cycle Integration: Recognizes how design choices affect permitting, procurement, and construction and seeks guidance when downstream impacts are unclear.

• Project Leadership: Communicates project requirements, coordinates and delegates defined tasks and supports multidisciplinary checks with guidance.

• Client Engagement: Communicates clearly with clients, considers the context of each interaction, adapts to changing needs, and provides suitable solutions with guidance in complex situations.

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline relevant to the assigned work from an accredited program.

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience supporting multidisciplinary engineering projects and completing defined project tasks with guidance.

• Experience maintaining schedules, tracking budgets, managing design inputs, and preparing engineering deliverables.

• Experience coordinating with engineers, designers, clients, contractors, vendors, or other project stakeholders.

• Experience applying engineering judgment within assigned scope and escalating issues appropriately.

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.

• 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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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

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