Designer - Electrical and Gas Distribution - Small Commercial

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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

Position Overview

As a Distribution Designer at Atwell, you will play a crucial role in supporting project teams through 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

• Residential Distribution Design Overhead and Underground lines:
• Pole replacement, transformer replacements, residential single phase infrastructure projects and line expansions.
• Overhead and Underground single phase service and meter installations and remodels up to 100 KVA according to host utility standards.
• Gas main extensions, and gas svc design to residential customers.
• Gas meter installation design.
• Small Commercial Distribution Design Overhead and Underground lines:
• Pole replacement, transformer replacements, commercial single phase and 3 phase infrastructure projects and line expansions.
• Overhead and Underground service and meter installations and remodels up to 300 KVA according to host utility standards.
• Gas main extensions, and gas svc design to commercial customers.
• Gas meter installation design to include high pressure and manifold design.
• Distribution Planning Design:
• Design and develop electric distribution projects (overhead and underground systems)
• Perform load calculations, voltage drop analysis, and system capacity evaluations
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, maps, and utility standards
• Coordinate with field crews, engineers, permitting agencies, and clients
• Support new service connections, upgrades, relocations, and system improvements
• Ensure compliance with NESC, local codes, and utility standards
• Utilize GIS, CAD, and utility design software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, Katapult, ArcGIS)
• Analyze outage data and recommend reliability improvements
• Assist with storm response planning and system hardening initiatives
• New Customer connections
• Residential design
• Commercial design
• Subdivision design
• Street lighting
• Upgrade work on existing customer connections
• Design overhead an

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CDEGS, CYMECAP, CYMEDIST, CYMETCC, SAG10 (as specified by the purchaser).

Pay Range - $25.00 - $55.00/hr, + bonus + benefits.

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.

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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
• 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