Renewable Development Engineer - Power & Energy

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

Job Description

As a mid-level

Renewable Development Engineer

in the

Renewable Development

group, you will be the primary liaison for development, bid support, and/or preliminary (0%-30%) PV, BESS and Wind design. Design work between internal Operations and Sales stakeholders, and external stakeholders (e.g., Clients). The Renewable Development Engineer works collaboratively with these Stakeholders to perform preliminary PV electrical and PV civil design.

This opportunity is available to both

local / in-office

(Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates.

Essential Responsibilities

Designs PV, BESS and Wind projects in all areas of the US.

Passionate about learning multi disciplines and multi technologies.

Acts as a liaison between the solar design team and relevant internal and external stakeholders

Delivers preliminary PV, BESS and/or Wind design (0-30%). Project level of detail is greatly dependent on contracted scope. Design can include partial or all of the following:

Meet the technical requirements outlined by the client and/or Owner

Creation of constraint file to determine initial project feasibility

Solar, PV, or Wind layout creation

Preliminary level cable and DC design

Preliminary level Civil grading and drainage

Provide high-level Bill of Materials for civil infrastructure, electrical material, and foundation quantities

Must be able to self-schedule preliminary design activities to meet deadlines set by external stakeholders

Various EE Studies (Load flow, ampacity, losses and/or short circuit)

Production estimates (Pvsyst)

Works with Proposal team and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to establish proposal pricing

Provides engineering & technical support to the other members of the Business Development & Project Services Team

Develops and maintain outstanding company-client relationships

Maintains high ethical and professional standards

Develops equipment vendor relationships

Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work

Attends safety training and adhere to all safety rules and guidelines

Works well is self-motivated environment and driven for continual improvement.

Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred

Experience

2 – 6 years of relevant engineering or field experience

Licensure

FE, PE is a plus, but not required

Experience with energy modeling using PVsyst

Experience with AutoCAD and preferred PVCase

Strong skills in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Project

Basic understanding electrical and civil engineering with specific emphasis on PV solar

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with customers and internal personnel; exercises strong intrapersonal skills.

Must be self-motivated, well-organized, and a skilled decision maker that is comfortable in a fast-paced design environment

Possesses excellent problem-solving skills

Commercial understanding of the engineering or construction industries

Possesses effective written and oral communications skills

Good interpersonal and people skills

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

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.

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