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Distribution Designer - Denver, CO

Southfield, Michigan, United States

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 1,800+ passionate team members across 55+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2024 awards:

  • Nine consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” (#16) by Zweig Group
  • Recognized as #10 in the “Top 100 Fastest Growing AEC Firms” in the U.S. by Zweig Group
  • Recognized as #71 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region.
  • Recognized in Crains “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing firms based in Michigan.
  • Recognized in Crains Magazine as one of Michigan's largest privately held companies.

Position Overview:

As a Distribution Designer at Atwell, you will play a crucial role in supporting project teams through meticulous design work on both overhead and underground distribution electrical facilities. This position involves addressing intricate engineering challenges across a variety of projects, working with electric utilities and private developers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Distribution Overhead lines:
    • Pole replacement, PCB transformer replacements, large infrastructure projects and line expansions.
    • Distribution generation, line refurbishment, and new construction (wood and composite poles).
  • Grid Modernization: Smart switches & battery storage:
    • Switch replacements, internal line conversions, rebuilds, voltage conversions and major projects.
  • Distribution Underground lines:
    • Replacement of underground feeders including but not limited to identifying splicing, installation of vaults, kiosks, and switch gears.
    • Designs including overhead to underground transitions.
  • New Customer connections
    • Subdivision design
    • Street lighting
    • Upgrade work on existing customer connections
  • Design overhead and underground distribution electrical facilities and also work on projects including but not limited to: system improvement pole locations, substation design, and service design.
  • Address engineering challenges on diverse projects of varying sizes and scopes.
  • Collaborate with electric utilities and private developers.
  • Provide additional project support by drafting documents and computations and local permit applications.
  • Maintain a keen focus on precision, sense of urgency, and technical expertise.
  • Verify as-built conditions in GIS/AUD so that any identified discrepancies with field data are corrected as part of engineering submissions.

Qualifications:

  • Strong knowledge of NESC, PENG (overhead and underground) and client requirements.
  • Design experience working on distribution, transmission, system improvement projects, substation design, service design, and/or switch replacements.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
  • Familiarity with engineering design software applications, such as PLS CADD, PLS POLE, SPIDACalc, Quick Pole, CDEGS, CYMECAP, CYMEDIST, CYMETCC, SAG10, O-Calc (as specified by the purchaser).

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

  • Apply problem-solving abilities for large utility clients.
  • Utilize and learn engineering software packages for distribution design.
  • Communicate effectively with Project Manager and Team Leader on workload status to meet chargeability goals.
  • Perform site-visits, walk-downs, and provide design support to field workers

Preferred Experience:

  • Strong math and engineering skills, including structural analysis, sag analysis, basic algebra, and geometry.
  • Knowledge of Rural Utilities Service (RUS) standards
  • Working experience in the field of electric distribution, natural gas distribution, substation, and/or communications (i.e. fiber).
  • DDS (Distribution Design Studio) experience is preferred.
  • AUD (Automated Utility Design) experience is a bonus.

**This position will be remote. Ideal areas include Green Bay, Wausau, Milwaukee, and Madison for client-facing travel.**  

Pay Range - $27.00 - $45.00

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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 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

‘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

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