Electrical Engineer - PV/BESS - Power & Energy

Atwell, LLC is a leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, specializing in creative solutions for the energy markets. They are seeking a PV & BESS Engineer to support the design and execution of utility-scale solar and Battery Energy Storage projects, working closely with various teams to ensure project success and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Support the engineering design and modeling of utility-scale, ground-mounted Solar PV and BESS projects with a focus on performance, cost efficiency, and overall project success
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, site layouts, and electrical schematics using industry-standard tools such as AutoCAD, PVCase, and PVSyst to support interconnection, permitting, and feasibility efforts
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams, Project Managers, and external partners to keep projects moving efficiently through design milestones and deliverable deadlines
• Assist in the development of construction documents, ensuring technical accuracy, alignment with project requirements, and compliance with applicable codes and standards
• Support pre-construction and project execution activities by collaborating with permitting, procurement, development, and other cross-functional teams
• Contribute to technical reports, due diligence efforts, and feasibility assessments for both internal stakeholders and external clients
• Stay current on solar and BESS technologies, design practices, and regulatory requirements to help improve project execution and design consistency
• Provide guidance and technical support to junior engineers and designers while continuing to build depth in renewable energy project delivery

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; PE license or progress toward licensure is preferred
• Minimum of 4–8 years of professional experience in Renewable Energy, with experience supporting utility-scale Solar PV and/or BESS projects
• Experience with energy storage and/or utility-scale solar design, including areas such as battery sizing, one-line development, site layout, inverter selection, cable ampacity calculations, grounding, protective relaying, and related systems design
• Proficiency with Solar PV modeling software and other relevant engineering tools
• Familiarity with utility-scale solar project design packages, including single-line diagrams, civil, structural, and electrical site plans, DC and AC wiring diagrams, and equipment layouts
• Understanding of practical solar power plant design applications, including PV string sizing, DC and AC conductor/conduit sizing, and racking/tracker layouts and power distribution
• Strong communication and coordination skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced project environment
• PE license or progress toward licensure