Atwell, LLC · 2 weeks ago
Transmission Line Engineer - Power & Energy
Southfield, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $140K/yr
6+ years expAtwell, 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. They are hiring a Transmission Line Engineer to take a technical lead on both overhead and underground line design in a consulting/owner’s-engineer environment with utility clients.
ConstructionConsultingReal Estate
Responsibilities
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)
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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
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 up to $25K
Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
Employee Referrals up to $5,000
Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to $500 for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
Dependent Care Match
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
Company
Atwell, LLC
Atwell is a full-service consulting, engineering and construction services firm that delivers a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate and land development, power and energy, and oil and gas markets.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$200MKey Investors
Bank of America
2024-01-25Debt Financing· $200M
Leadership Team
Daniel McNulty
Chief Operating Officer
David Richter
Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer
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