Full-Time
Senior Protection and Control Engineer
Power & Energy
Posted on 8/25/2025
Atwell
11-50 employees
Turnkey engineering, consulting and construction services
Compensation Overview
$110k - $150k/yr
Southfield, MI, USA
In Person
 Electrical Engineering (2) |
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET Accredited)
- EIT or PE depending on level: + Engineer I: Internship experience preferred + Engineer II-III: EIT preferred or required + Engineer IV-V: PE strongly preferred or required
- 5–10+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus in power systems, renewable energy, or substations
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MS Office, and at least one power system analysis software
- Apply core electrical engineering principles to the design of high-voltage systems (substations, T&D, utility-scale renewables)
- Lead engineering tasks from project kickoff through to design package completion
- Collaborate with civil, structural, SCADA, and protection & control engineers to deliver integrated project solutions
- Prepare technical documentation: one-line diagrams, studies, specs, reports, BOMs, proposals, and client-facing deliverables
- Ensure designs meet NEC, NESC, IEEE, NFPA, ANSI, and other industry standards
- Support project managers with estimating, proposal writing, and client communication
- Participate in interdisciplinary reviews and QA/QC efforts across engineering teams
- Occasionally travel (less than 20%) for field walkdowns, client meetings, or construction support
- Protection & Control (P&C) design tasks: one-lines, three-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, relays, communication diagrams, SCADA points; battery sizing, voltage drop, conduit fill calcs; relay settings and arc flash/coordination studies; interface with SCADA/RTAC systems and vendors for major equipment submittals
- Electrical Studies tasks: short circuit, load flow, grounding, insulation coordination, harmonics, arc flash; use ETAP, CYMCAP, PSS/E, SKM, ASPEN, PSCAD, EMTP, etc.; interconnection studies and regulatory/compliance translation; client-facing reports
- Not explicitly listed as a separate Desirable section in the job posting; any preferences are embedded in the Requirements; e.g., EIT/PE, 5–10+ years of experience, proficiency in power system analysis software
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
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Founded
N/A
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Manhard acquisition adds 400 employees, strengthens Illinois, Colorado, Texas, Tennessee, Nevada markets.
- Southeast expansion via Capital Civil and Florida acquisitions (Banks, Biscayne) captures public works and transportation revenue.
- Integrated land development and energy services position Atwell for infrastructure and renewable energy project growth.
What critics are saying
- Rapid six-acquisition integration in 16 months risks talent exodus and project delays amid management overload.
- Oil and gas sector downturn erodes core hydrocarbons revenue as energy clients cut engineering services.
- EPA methane regulations effective 2026 slash environmental compliance and surveying contracts by 30–50% for oil/gas clients.
What makes Atwell unique
- Turnkey service model spans land development, power/energy, and hydrocarbons with integrated surveying and environmental compliance.
- 120-year operational history with 2,100+ employees across 14+ offices nationwide post-Manhard acquisition.
- Six acquisitions in 16 months (Blueline, Terrascape, Capital Civil, Banks, Biscayne, Manhard) rapidly expanded geographic and service capabilities.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Assistance
Annual Wellness Reimbursement
Family Planning Benefits
Pet Insurance
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Employee Referrals up to $5,000
Dependent Care Match
Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
Company News
Atwell, a leader in creating solutions for the built environment, is pleased to announce the largest-ever acquisition in its 120-year history: Manhard Consul...
Atwell acquires Capital Civil Engineering, expanding engineering resources and expertise in the Southeast.
Atwell has acquired Terrascape Consulting, enhancing its engineering and surveying capabilities in the Southwest. Terrascape, based in Phoenix, Arizona, specializes in multi-family, affordable housing, and retail projects. This acquisition aligns with Atwell's growth strategy and follows its acquisition of SEI Engineering in January 2025. Atwell has made six strategic additions in just over a year, including firms in Delaware, Florida, and Louisiana. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Feb. 4, Read more...
National consulting, engineering and construction services firm Atwell has acquired Blueline, a 75-person civil engineering, land planning and landscape architecture firm based in Kirkland.