Team Lead - Electrical Engineer (Utility Substations)

About the role

Atwell, a consulting, engineering and construction firm with a national presence, is hiring a Team Lead for its Utility Substations group. You will lead a team of engineers, drafters, designers and technicians focused on utility projects (IOUs, municipalities, co-ops) and ensure electrical engineering scopes are completed accurately, on time and to a high quality. The role also contributes to improving internal processes and acts as mentor and coach to the team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead detailed design of protection and control packages: one-line and three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing, grounding, equipment selection, specifications, cost estimates and scheduling.
• Analyse computer-based models and run power system studies (short circuit, load flow, relay coordination, arc flash, motor starting, power factor, harmonics).
• Review equipment data sheets, manuals and test reports, seek value engineering, and check submittals against client specifications.
• Assign work, verify the quality and accuracy of colleagues' work, and support employee development through individualized plans.
• Support business development, prepare proposals, help manage engineering budgets and scope, and write technical write-ups for change orders.
• Provide field assistance, troubleshooting and observation reports, and attend training, conferences and safety courses.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology (electric power option preferred).
• 8+ years of relevant engineering or field experience.
• FE license required; PE preferred.
• Familiarity with voltage distribution above 240 kV, switchgear, motor control centers and industrial instrumentation and controls; ideally experience with HB substations for datacenters.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Required skills

• AutoCAD
• Power system software such as DIgSILENT/PowerFactory, EasyPower, ETAP, SKM, CDEGS or CYMCAP (preferred)
• Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word

What we offer

• Pay range of $100,000-$165,000 per year (based on the Denver market), open to Lakewood, CO and full-time remote candidates.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave and flexible schedules for some positions.
• 401K match up to 4%, tuition assistance and student loan repayment.
• Annual bonuses, peer recognition, travel vouchers, and wellness reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, vision, family planning, pet insurance, HSA/FSA and supplemental MetLife benefits.