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# Lead Electrical Engineer - Data Centers at Atwell, LLC

- **Company:** Atwell, LLC
- **Location:** Remote
- **Compensation:** $100k–$165k
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-11-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/atwellgroup/jobs/5287952007

## Job description

## 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

## About the Position

The Lead Electrical Engineer - Data Centers leads complex engineering assignments and technical execution activities for data centers and mission-critical infrastructure projects. This role manages technical quality, supports project strategy, and serves as a technical resource for engineers, designers, project teams, and clients. Responsibilities may include electrical system design, power system studies, engineering calculations, equipment evaluations, grounding design, multidisciplinary coordination, and project delivery support. In this role, an employee will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the essential functions below.

Essential Responsibilities

- Lead technical execution of complex and atypical data centers engineering projects using established engineering standards and practices.
- Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, studies, and project documentation.
- Develop and review electrical engineering deliverables including one-line diagrams, equipment layouts, grounding plans, conduit plans, cable schedules, and construction documents.
- Perform and review electrical studies and analyses including load flow, short circuit, grounding, arc flash, harmonics, reactive power, and equipment evaluations.
- Review project requirements, vendor information, client specifications, submittals, and applicable standards to support project execution.
- Lead complex project scopes, engineering packages, and multidisciplinary project activities to support successful project delivery.
- Support project planning, scope development, engineering strategy, scheduling, and execution activities.
- Serve as a technical resource and provide engineering guidance to engineers, designers, and project teams.
- Lead technical reviews, QA/QC activities, and engineering quality initiatives to ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and adherence to company, client, and industry standards.
- Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training to engineers, designers, and project team members.
- Support client meetings, technical discussions, project reviews, and project deliverables through effective collaboration with project stakeholders.
- Contribute to technical consistency, engineering best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives across projects.
- Conduct engineering research related to applicable codes, standards, technologies, and industry practices.
- Provide field support, troubleshooting, site observations, and construction support activities as required.
- Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Must-Have Qualifications

- Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering principles related to data centers, mission-critical, and power infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of power system studies, electrical equipment, grounding systems, and applicable industry codes and standards.
- Ability to independently perform and review engineering calculations, analyses, technical studies, and project documentation.
- Ability to lead technical execution and manage technical quality for complex engineering assignments.
- Ability to provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to engineers and designers.
- Ability to support project strategy and coordinate multidisciplinary project execution.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
- Ability to serve as a technical resource for project teams and clients.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, ETAP, SKM, Microsoft Office, and related engineering software applications.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Commitment to quality, continuous improvement, safety, and professional development.
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution. Master’s Degree preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- 7-12 years of related engineering or field experience.
- Experience supporting data centers, mission-critical, power delivery, utility, industrial, or related infrastructure projects.
- Experience leading complex engineering assignments, project phases, or engineering scopes.
- Experience preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, technical reports, design documentation, power system studies, and project deliverables.
- Experience leading technical reviews, QA/QC activities, and project delivery efforts.
- Experience providing technical guidance to engineers, designers, or project team members.
- Experience supporting client communication, technical discussions, and multidisciplinary project execution.
- Ability to independently apply engineering principles, standards, and design concepts to complex project assignments.

Additional Position Details

- Work is performed in a professional work environment, with work location and reporting expectations determined by business needs and position requirements. Some field work may be required.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and operate a computer and other office productivity equipment.
- Frequently communicates and collaborates with clients, engineers, designers, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
- Must be able to move around project sites and work in indoor or outdoor environments as required.
- Travel may be required based on client and project needs.

Cultural Fit

- Independent yet Collaborative
- Dependable
- Creative Problem Solver
- Natural Communicator
- Flexible
- Results Oriented
- Client Focused
- Enthusiastic

Fair Labor Standards Act

- Exempt | Overtime pay is not required

Disclaimer

- The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the USA.
- If your current job responsibilities differ from your assigned duties, please contact Human Resources.

Pay Range $100,000—$165,000 USD

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

## About Atwell, LLC

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Atwell is a full-service consulting, engineering, and construction firm providing comprehensive solutions for the built environment across real estate, energy, and infrastructure markets.
- **Entity Type**: Private
- **Headquarters**: Southfield, Michigan, USA
- **Founded**: 2000
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Real Estate & Land Development, Power & Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, Surveying & Mapping, Construction Management
- **Target customers**: B2B — developers, energy companies, government agencies, and infrastructure clients
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "We create solutions for the built environment." The company positions itself as a strategic advisor and partner for turnkey consulting, engineering, and construction services.

## Products & Services
- **Real Estate & Land Development**: Full-service engineering, planning, and design for master-planned communities, commercial sites, and mixed-use developments.
- **Power & Renewable Energy**: Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for solar, wind, battery storage, and high-voltage electrical infrastructure.
- **Oil & Gas**: Midstream engineering, pipeline and facilities design, surveying, and project management for the hydrocarbons sector.
- **Surveying & Mapping**: GIS documentation, land surveying, and location technology services (e.g., 5,400 miles of GIS documentation for a multi-state infrastructure project).
- **Strategic Construction Solutions**: A subsidiary specializing in EPC for HV electrical construction, BESS balance of plant, and carbon capture infrastructure.
- **RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture**: A subsidiary focused on national planning and landscape architecture for communities, workplaces, and public spaces.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Private company; revenue not disclosed. The company reports low turnover and high retention as a key internal metric.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available. The company operates as the "Atwell Family of Companies," which includes Atwell, RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture, and Strategic Construction Solutions.
- **Growth Signals**: The company is actively hiring across multiple disciplines (133 open roles as of the search date) in land development, oil & gas, power & renewable energy, IT, finance, and marketing. It has a national footprint with offices across the US and is expanding its ESG and sustainability initiatives.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Full-service, turnkey model**: Offers consulting, engineering, and construction under one roof, allowing seamless collaboration across project phases.
- **Family of Companies structure**: Includes specialized subsidiaries (RVi for planning/landscape architecture, Strategic Construction Solutions for EPC) that provide deep expertise while enabling cross-team collaboration.
- **Employee-focused culture**: The company explicitly states that "the right cultural fit is just as important as the right technical fit" and reports low turnover and high retention as a result of its investment in employee development and well-being.
- **Strong values framework**: A clear set of nine core values (e.g., "Always do the right thing," "Be bold. Be creative. Be unafraid to try.") that guide operations and hiring.

## Strategic Focus
- **Sustainability & ESG**: Formalizing an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) plan to align business practices with long-term value creation and community impact.
- **Talent development**: Investing in robust onboarding, mentorship programs, continuing education, and a Learning Management System to support employee growth and retention.
- **Cross-market collaboration**: Leveraging the "Family of Companies" structure to offer integrated, turnkey solutions across real estate, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
- **Community impact**: Through the Atwell Gives Foundation, focusing on STEM education and opportunities for youth, including a partnership with Science Olympiad.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Atwell emphasizes a culture of respect, collaboration, and camaraderie, with a stated commitment to being "the employer of choice within the markets we serve." The company values cultural fit as much as technical fit.
- **Flexibility**: Offers flexible schedules, remote and hybrid working arrangements.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive healthcare plans, flexible PTO for salaried staff, paid parental leave, annual wellness reimbursement, tuition assistance, and student loan repayment support.
- **Development**: Robust onboarding with an assigned Ambassador, a formal mentorship program after six months, a Learning Management System with extensive training, and continuing education support.
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for connection and support; a stated commitment to creating an inclusive environment where employees can bring their authentic selves.
- **Work environment**: The company reports low turnover and high retention, citing its investment in employee development and well-being as key drivers.
- **Locations**: Multiple offices across the US, with roles available in Colorado, Texas, Delaware, Maryland, and more.

## Sources
1. [atwell.com](https://atwell.com/)
2. [atwell.com/careers](https://atwell.com/careers/)
3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/atwellgroup](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/atwellgroup)
4. [atwell.com/about-atwell/culture](https://atwell.com/about-atwell/culture/)
5. [atwell.com/about-atwell/our-companies](https://atwell.com/about-atwell/our-companies/)

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