Senior Lead Electrical Engineer - Oil and Gas

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 1,800+ 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.

Position Snapshot

Atwell is looking for a Senior Lead Electrical Engineer with energy experience. Current projects include oil & natural gas, CO2, hydrogen, and RNG pipelines and facilities. 

The Senior Lead Electrical Engineer will achieve business objectives by developing opportunities, executing project work, and acting as the lead SME technical expert within the group.  In this role, the selected candidate will be expected to develop and demonstrate proficiency regarding the essential functions of the job found below.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Direct project team on various assignments as directed by the lead Project Manager providing technical guidance
  • Recommend and implement design changes per the client’s request
• Communicate with clients, regulatory agencies, or public as needed:
  • Respond to project inquiries.
  • Serve as liaison between clients and project team members.
• Ensure team performance and provide leadership to project teams:
  • Supervise, advise, and assist assigned project team members.
  • Foster teamwork within project teams and other teams within the firm.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge
  • Establish personal networks.
  • Participate in applicable professional societies and trade associations.
  • Achieve team performance objectives as well as individual objectives..
  • Work closely with other Energy teams within Atwell to take advantage of expertise and share resources.
  • Willing to travel when necessary

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university in Electrical, Petroleum or related field required
• Professional License (PE) highly preferred

DAY TO DAY

• As the Senior Electrical Engineer, you will manage the Engineering activities related to design for major Oil & Gas / Energy projects (pipelines & facilities) throughout the US and serve as a main point of contact
• Every day, you provide engineering technical input into projects at various stages (from feasibility/ preliminary to detailed design), coordinate engineering design efforts with EPC or external consultants to review and comment on design submittals in coordination with support from Atwell subject matter experts and manage and ensure all deliverables meet Project specifications
• Additionally, you manage external engineering firms, subcontractors as well as various engineering disciplines (civil, mechanical, structural, etc.) to achieve the highest level of engineering and design for project execution and actively identify all critical risks, issues and impacts of the project specifically the adequate application of and adherence to corporate health & safety and environmental requirements
• Review/monitor contractors’ progress and monitor the progress relating to key project milestones
• Internal coordination with Development, Engineering, Permitting, GIS and Land group
• Assist procurement in running RFPs and managing the process to sub-contractors
• Remain up to date on new technologies and regulatory conditions including vendor qualifications, industry best practices, safety standards, and relevant standards development

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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