Atwell, LLC
Consulting, Engineering, Construction Services, Energy
DistributionDesigner
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Distribution Designer at Atwell, LLC. Skills: Distribution design, Electrical facilities, AutoCAD, NESC. Support project teams. Design overhead distribution electrical facilities”
Industry & Context.
Apply problem-solving abilities
Client-facing travel, Candidate must be in Wisconsin market
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Knowledge of NESC, Knowledge of PENG, Knowledge of client requirements, Design experience on distribution projects, Design experience on transmission projects, Design experience on system improvement projects, Design experience on substation design, Design experience on service design, Design experience on switch replacements
Nice to Have
Familiarity with PLS CADD, Familiarity with PLS POLE, Familiarity with SPIDACalc, Familiarity with Quick Pole, Familiarity with CDEGS, Familiarity with CYMECAP, Familiarity with CYMEDIST, Familiarity with CYMETCC, Familiarity with SAG10, Familiarity with O-Calc, Math and engineering skills, Structural analysis skills, Sag analysis skills, Basic algebra skills, Geometry skills, Knowledge of RUS standards, Working experience in electric distribution, Working experience in natural gas distribution, Working experience in substation, Working experience in communications, DDS experience, AUD experience
What You'll Do.
Support project teams
Design overhead distribution electrical facilities
Design underground distribution electrical facilities
Address intricate engineering challenges
Work with electric utilities
Work with private developers
Perform pole replacement
Perform PCB transformer replacements
Manage large infrastructure projects
Perform line expansions
Perform distribution generation
Perform line refurbishment
Perform new construction
Perform smart switch replacements
Perform battery storage replacements
Perform internal line conversions
Perform voltage conversions
Perform major grid modernization projects
Replace underground feeders
Design overhead to underground transitions
Design new customer connections
Design street lighting
Upgrade existing customer connections
Design system improvement pole locations
Complete computations
Complete local permit applications
Maintain focus on precision
Maintain focus on sense of urgency
Maintain focus on technical expertise
Verify as-built conditions in GIS/AUD
Correct discrepancies in GIS/AUD
Apply problem-solving abilities
Utilize engineering software packages
Learn engineering software packages
Communicate workload status
Meet chargeability goals
Provide design support to field workers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Project Manager; Collaborate with Team Leader
Full 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 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: sy
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