Atwell

Turnkey engineering, consulting and construction services

Electrical Engineer - Transmission Line, Power and Energy

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSouthfield, MI, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Six to ten years of transmission line engineering experience in a consulting or owner's-engineer setting, covering both overhead and underground; utility client experience is a strong plus.
A bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil/Structural Engineering, or a related field.
A Professional Engineer license is preferred; Engineer-in-Training status is required if not licensed.
Proficiency with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and TOWER for overhead transmission line engineering.
Familiarity with underground transmission line analysis and typical workflows or tools for ampacity and thermal rating, cable pulling, and duct-bank design; CYMCAP or equivalent is a plus.
Demonstrated application of NESC and ASCE methods for overhead transmission lines.
Working knowledge of underground cable systems, including XLPE/HV cables, bonding and grounding, joints and terminations, vault/manhole design, and HDD/trench details.
Strong technical writing and client-facing communication, and ability to lead technical meetings, defend design decisions, and drive multidisciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities

Own transmission line engineering deliverables from feasibility through issued-for-construction for overhead and underground lines, including route selection, design criteria, calculations, structure/cable selections, and complete construction packages.
Model and analyze overhead lines in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and TOWER for clearances, sag/tension, loading, galloping, ice and wind, ratings, and foundation reactions; generate staking sheets, plan/profile drawings, and structure details.
Engineer underground transmission, including route and duct-bank layouts, manhole/vault spacing, cable ampacity/thermal rating using IEC-based methods, sheath bonding/grounding, pulling/tension calculations, HDD/trench details, thermal backfill specifications, and splicing plans.
Apply NESC and ASCE methods for overhead transmission lines and IEC-based ampacity/thermal methods and common utility standards for underground transmission; prepare sealed criteria, specifications, and calculation packages.
Coordinate interfaces with substations, civil/structural/geotechnical teams, environmental/permitting teams, and real estate/right-of-way stakeholders.
Support construction with requests for information, vendor/shop drawing reviews, outage/work packages, energization support, site walks, and as-builts for overhead and underground work.

Desired Qualifications

Utility client experience.
Underground transmission specialties such as thermal backfill characterization, sheath loss mitigation, and link box layouts.
Experience with line-terminal design inside substations, bus work, and equipment connections.
Familiarity with environmental/permitting/right-of-way constraints and constructability reviews for both overhead and underground transmission.
CYMCAP or equivalent tools/workflows for underground transmission analysis.

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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Pay Range

$100,000—$145,000 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

Pay Range 100000 - 145000 USD

About the Company

Atwell

Turnkey engineering, consulting and construction services

Atwell provides consulting, engineering, and construction services for clients in real estate and land development, power and energy, and oil and gas. Its offerings cover land and right-of-way support, planning, landscape architecture, engineering, land surveying, environmental compliance and permitting, and construction management, enabling a turnkey, end-to-end project delivery from concept through completion. The company combines multiple in-house capabilities to plan, design, build, and manage projects, helping clients move from idea to finished asset without coordinating with many separate firms. What sets Atwell apart is its ability to offer a broad, integrated suite of services across diverse sectors and a client base that includes private developers, public-sector organizations, and energy companies. The goal is to deliver complete, efficient project delivery by coordinating all phases and disciplines in one streamlined process.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Tulsa, OK
Founded: Not listed

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