Electrical Project Engineer - Oil & Gas - Pipelines and Facilities

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 70+ 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 Snapshot

Atwell is hiring a Project Engineer (Electrical) with energy-sector experience to support oil & natural gas, CO₂, hydrogen, and RNG pipeline/facility projects. You’ll lead electrical and instrumentation (E&I) engineering from concept through commissioning, coordinating multi-discipline teams and ensuring safe, compliant, constructible designs.

Essential Functions

• Direct and support project teams on assigned tasks; provide technical guidance and recommend/implement client-requested design changes.
• Serve as a liaison with clients, EPCs, vendors, and regulators; respond to inquiries and communicate scope, status, and risks.
• Lead team performance: mentor designers/engineers, foster collaboration across civil/mechanical/structural/controls.
• Maintain and share E&I best practices; build professional networks; participate in industry groups; collaborate with Atwell Energy teams.
• Travel to offices, vendor facilities, and jobsites as needed.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required (or ability to obtain promptly per state requirements).

Day to Day

• Act as the primary E&I engineering point of contact for pipeline and facility projects (mainline block/valve sites, M&R stations, compressor stations, terminals).
• Develop and own E&I basis-of-design, one-lines/three-lines, load lists, area classification, grounding/lightning, cable/conduit schedules, raceway plans, interlocks, and I/O lists; coordinate P&IDs with process.
• Produce and review equipment specifications and data sheets (switchgear, MCCs, transformers, generators, VFDs, UPS, heat trace, analyzers, instrumentation, PLC/SCADA/telecom).
• Perform/calibrate studies (short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, voltage drop, motor starting, cable ampacity/derating) using SKM/ETAP (or equivalent).
• Manage external engineering partners and discipline interfaces; ensure deliverables meet project specs, codes, and client standards (NEC/NFPA 70 & 70E, IEEE, API, ISA, ASME B31.3, company standards).
• Support procurement (RFP packages, vendor bid evaluations, technical clarifications) and construction/commissioning (RFIs, submittals, FAT/SAT, punchlist, startup/energization plans).
• Track progress vs. milestones, report performance, and integrate with Development, Engineering, Permitting, GIS, and Land groups to keep scope/schedule/budget on plan.
• Prepare sealed design packages, calculations, and QA/QC documentation; maintain organized project files and change control.

Preferred Tools & Experience

• SKM Power Tools or ETAP; AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical; Bluebeam; MS Project/Primavera (read-only); PLC/RTU programming exposure a plus.
• Field experience supporting installation, testing, and commissioning in operating facilities.
• Consulting/EPC background with owner standards
• 6+ years of relevant experience

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.

Pay Range - $90,000 - $130,000 base + end of year bonus.

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Pay Range $90,000—$130,000 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