Transmission Line Engineer - Power & Energy
Company: Atwell, LLC
Location: Southfield
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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 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 Transmission Line Engineer
Atwell's Power & Energy group delivers utility-scale overhead and
underground transmission, substation, and renewable
interconnections nationwide. We're hiring a Transmission Line
Engineer (mid-level) to take a technical lead on both OH and UG
line design in a consulting/owner's-engineer environment with
utility clients. What you'll do Own TL engineering deliverables
from feasibility through IFC for overhead and underground: route
selection, design criteria, calculations, structure/cable
selections, and complete construction packages. Model & analyze
overhead lines in PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE/TOWER for clearances,
sag/tension, loading, galloping/ice/wind, ratings, and foundation
reactions; generate staking sheets, plan/profile, and structure
details. Engineer underground transmission: route & duct bank
layouts, manhole/vault spacing, cable ampacity/thermal rating
(e.g., IEC-based methods), sheath bonding/grounding,
pulling/tension calculations, HDD/trench details, thermal backfill
specs, and splicing plans. Apply standards (e.g., NESC, ASCE
methods for OHTL; IEC-based ampacity/thermal methods and common
utility standards for UGTL) and prepare sealed criteria, specs, and
calc packages. Coordinate interfaces with substations (line
terminals, dead-ends, GIS/air-insulated connections),
civil/structural/geotech (e.g., L-PILE/foundations, vault pads),
environmental/permitting, and real estate/ROW. Support construction
with RFIs, vendor/shop drawing reviews, outage/work packages,
energization support, site walks, and as-builts (OH and UG). What
you bring 6–10 years of transmission line engineering in a
consulting or owner's-engineer setting, covering both overhead and
underground (utility client experience is a strong plus).
Bachelor's in Electrical or Civil/Structural Engineering (or
related). PE preferred; EIT required if not licensed. Proficiency
with PLS-CADD/POLE/TOWER for OHTL; familiarity with UGTL analysis
and typical tools/workflows for ampacity/thermal rating, cable
pulling, and duct-bank design (e.g., CYMCAP or equivalent a plus).
Demonstrated application of NESC and ASCE methods for OHTL; working
knowledge of UG cable systems (XLPE/HV cables, bonding/grounding,
joints/terminations, vault/manhole design, HDD/trench details).
Strong writing and client-facing communication; ability to lead
technical meetings, defend design decisions, and drive
multi-disciplinary coordination. Nice to have Underground
transmission specialties (thermal backfill characterization, sheath
loss mitigation, link box layouts). Experience with line-terminal
design inside substations, bus work, and equipment connections.
Familiarity with environmental/permitting/ROW constraints and
constructability reviews for both OH and UG. Pay Range - $90,000 -
$140,000 base Bonus. LI-TK1 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
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