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Designer - Electrical and Gas Distribution - Small Commercial

Atwell
  • San Antonio, Texas
    18 days ago

    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 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:

    • Residential Distribution Design Overhead and Underground lines:
      • Pole replacement, transformer replacements, residential single phase infrastructure projects and line expansions.
      • Overhead and Underground single phase service and meter installations and remodels up to 100 KVA according to host utility standards.
      • Gas main extensions, and gas svc design to residential customers.
      • Gas meter installation design.
    • Small Commercial Distribution Design Overhead and Underground lines:
      • Pole replacement, transformer replacements, commercial single phase and 3 phase infrastructure projects and line expansions.
      • Overhead and Underground service and meter installations and remodels up to 300 KVA according to host utility standards.
      • Gas main extensions, and gas svc design to commercial customers.
      • Gas meter installation design to include high pressure and manifold design.
    • Distribution Planning Design:
      • Design and develop electric distribution projects (overhead and underground systems)
      • Perform load calculations, voltage drop analysis, and system capacity evaluations
      • Review and interpret engineering drawings, maps, and utility standards
      • Coordinate with field crews, engineers, permitting agencies, and clients
      • Support new service connections, upgrades, relocations, and system improvements
      • Ensure compliance with NESC, local codes, and utility standards
      • Utilize GIS, CAD, and utility design software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, Katapult, ArcGIS)
      • Analyze outage data and recommend reliability improvements
      • Assist with storm response planning and system hardening initiatives
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    • New Customer connections
      • Residential design
      • Commercial design
      • Subdivision design
      • Street lighting
      • Upgrade work on existing customer connections
    • Design overhead and underground distribution electrical and gas facilities. Work on projects including but not limited to: system improvement new and existing gas infrastructure, pole locations, substation design, and service design.
    • Address engineering challenges on diverse projects of varying sizes and scopes.
    • Collaborate with electric and gas utilities and private developers.
    • Maintain a keen focus on precision and technical expertise.
    • Verify as-built conditions in GIS/AUD so that any identified discrepancies with field date are corrected as part of engineering submissions.

    Qualifications:

    • Knowledge of NESC, ArcFm GIS , SAP, Work Manager Software (overhead and underground).
    • Experience working on distribution, transmission, system improvement projects, substation design, service design, and switch replacements.
    • 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
    • Proficiency in one of the following MicroStation, AutoCAD, and GIS is required.
    • AUD (Automated Utility Design) experience is a bonus.
    • Familiarity with engineering design software applications, such as PLS CADD, PLS POLE, SPIDACalc, Quick Pole, CDEGS, CYMECAP, CYMEDIST, CYMETCC, SAG10 (as specified by the purchaser).

    Pay Range - $25.00 - $55.00/hr, + bonus + benefits. 

    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.

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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
    • 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

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Antonio, Texas
    IndustryEngineering Services
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded2008
    Websitehttp://www.atwell-group.com

    About Company

    Atwell is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering and construction industry. We serve three markets, and deliver countless solutions to our clients.

    Atwell includes three divisions – Atwell, LLC, Strategic Construction Solutions, and Atwell Canada. As individual entities, these companies offer custom solutions for your precise industry. Working together, they collaborate seamlessly across departments and locations to deliver what you need, where you need it, all from one trusted source.

    Atwell International: Expertise on the global stage
    To service clients with global interests or portfolios, Atwell operates an international division with experience in more than 25 countries on five continents. Our teams are able to offer consistent program management for US-based organizations expanding into other countries, as well as support foreign investors and companies with real estate interests in the US.

    Our team has provided program management, regulatory consulting, environmental consulting and development services in support of major manufacturers and suppliers in global markets, specifically automotive and transportation.

    Driven by projects and clients, the division has had a sustained presence in Asia for the past decade, with offices previously in both South Korea and China. Atwell also maintains relationships with global partners to extend its reach and knowledge base to any area, regardless of previous experience.

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • ArcGISunmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • AutoCADunmatched
    • Bentley MicroStationunmatched
    • CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
    • CADD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting)unmatched
    • Capacity Analysisunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Engineeringunmatched
    • Consultingunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Electrical Designunmatched
    • Electrical Utilityunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Engineering Drawingunmatched
    • Fitnessunmatched
    • Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
    • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)unmatched
    • Land Developmentunmatched
    • Licensingunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Project Designunmatched
    • Real Estate Developmentunmatched
    • Reimbursementunmatched
    • Reliability Engineeringunmatched
    • Remodelingunmatched
    • SAP Administrationunmatched
    • Software Administrationunmatched
    • Software Designunmatched
    • Student Loansunmatched
    • Systems Analysisunmatched
    • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched

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