
Structural Engineer - Mid Level - Power & Energy
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 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.
About the Role
Atwell’s Power & Energy team delivers utility-scale renewable projects—solar PV, BESS, substations, and T&D. We’re hiring a mid-level Structural Engineer to take ownership of core design packages for large solar/BESS facilities while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. This is a hands-on technical role with opportunities to lead workstreams, interface with clients, and support junior staff.
What You’ll Do
- Own structural design packages for utility-scale solar/BESS: equipment platforms and skids, inverter/transformer/PCS pads, racking/tracker foundations (piles/piers/mats), cable-tray and site steel.
- Run and document calculations (wind/seismic/uplift/lateral/settlement) to ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360, IBC; translate geotech data into foundation criteria and designs.
- Produce and review drawings/specs (plans, sections, connection details) from 30/60/90% through IFC; perform/redline QA/QC and coordinate with CAD/BIM teams.
- Model and analyze in STAAD.Pro/Robot and L-PILE (or equivalent); maintain traceable calc packages and design assumptions.
- Coordinate daily with project managers and civil, electrical, and geotechnical disciplines to align scope, schedule, and budget; respond to RFIs and vendor/shop drawings.
Nice-to-Have Exposure
- Substation/T-line structures (equipment supports, bus/frames, drilled/spread footings).
- PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE/FAD Tools for occasional T&D interfaces.
- Owner/agency review cycles, permitting submittals, and comment resolution.
Qualifications
- BS in Civil or Structural Engineering (MS preferred).
- 6–10 years of structural analysis and design experience with steel and concrete; direct utility-scale solar/BESS experience strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with STAAD.Pro or Autodesk Robot and L-PILE (or equivalent foundation tools); strong AutoCAD/Civil 3D literacy for plan production/markups.
- Working knowledge of ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360, IBC; ability to convert geotechnical reports into practical, buildable designs.
- EIT required; PE preferred (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
Pay Range - $95,000-$140,000
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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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