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Renewable Development Engineer

L5

atwellDenver, COyesterday

$80,000 - $110,000 / year

Occupations

Solar Energy Systems EngineersElectrical EngineersEngineers, All Other

Industries

Engineering ServicesOther Scientific and Technical Consulting ServicesElectrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
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, LLCis a proud recipient of the following 2025awards:
  • 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
About the Position As a mid-level Renewable Development Engineer in the Renewable Development group, you will be the primary liaison for development, bid support, and/or preliminary (0%-30%) PV, BESS and Wind design. Design work between internal Operations and Sales stakeholders, and external stakeholders (e.g., Clients). The Renewable Development Engineer works collaboratively with these Stakeholders to perform preliminary PV electrical and PV civil design.
Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000 / year
The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market. This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates.
Essential Responsibilities: Designs PV, BESS and Wind projects in all areas of the US.Passionate about learning multi disciplines and multi technologies. Acts as a liaison between the solar design team and relevant internal and external stakeholders Delivers preliminary PV, BESS and/or Wind design (0-30%). Project level of detail is greatly dependent on contracted scope. Design can include partial or all of the following:
  • Meet the technical requirements outlined by the client and/or Owner
  • Creation of constraint file to determine initial project feasibility
  • Solar, PV, or Wind layout creation
  • Preliminary level cable and DC design
  • Preliminary level Civil grading and drainage
  • Provide high-level Bill of Materials for civil infrastructure, electrical material, and foundation quantities
  • Must be able to self-schedule preliminary design activities to meet deadlines set by external stakeholders
  • Various EE Studies (Load flow, ampacity, losses and/or short circuit)
  • Production estimates (Pvsyst)
  • Works with Proposal team and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to establish proposal pricing
  • Provides engineering & technical support to the other members of the Business Development & Project Services Team
  • Develops and maintain outstanding company-client relationships
  • Maintains high ethical and professional standards
  • Develops equipment vendor relationships
  • Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work
  • Attends safety training and adhere to all safety rules and guidelines
  • Works well is self-motivated environment and driven for continual improvement.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned
Must-Have: Qualifications Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred1 – 4 years of relevant engineering or field experience
Licensure: FE, PE is a plus, but not required
Experience with energy modeling using PVsystExperience with AutoCAD and preferred PVCaseStrong skills in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Project Basic understanding electrical and civil engineering with specific emphasis on PV solar Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with customers and internal personnel; exercises strong intrapersonal skills. Must be self-motivated, well-organized, and a skilled decision maker that is comfortable in a fast-paced design environment Possesses excellent problem-solving skills Commercial understanding of the engineering or construction industries Possesses effective written and oral communications skills Good interpersonal and people skills Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis Additional Position Details
Work Environment: Work is performed in an office setting and some field work may be required
Travel: Typical: 5-10%Physical Activities: Must be able to lift 25lbs. Pay Range $80,000—$110,000 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 OffPaid 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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Level

SeniorL5

Salary

$80,000 - $110,000 / year

Location

Denver, CO

Occupation

Solar Energy Systems Engineers

Industry

Engineering Services

Posted

yesterday

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