Team Lead - Electrical Engineer (Utility Substations)

As a Team Lead in the Utility Substations group, you will manage a team comprised of engineers, drafters, designers, and/or technicians. This role will have Utility (IOUs, Municipalities, Co-Ops) project focus. Your primary responsibility will be the accurate, timely, and quality completion of Electrical Engineering scopes assigned to the team. As a P&C Team Lead, you will contribute to the development and refinement of internal processes and workflows that improve quality, consistency, and efficiency across the department. TLs are responsible for promoting, implementing, and reinforcing these processes while serving as a mentor and coach to their team. Team Leads support the professional and technical development of employees, encouraging accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $165,000 / 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.

Understands and leads detailed design of all aspects of protection and control packages to include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, general arrangement, selection of equipment, writing of equipment specifications, project and construction cost estimates, and project scheduling

Coordinates and analyses computer-based models and perform power system studies on utility electrical power transmission and distribution systems, including short circuit, load flow, relay coordination, arc flash, motor starting, power factor, harmonic analysis, and other related studies to implement in protection and control design packages

Understands how protective relay settings affects drawing implementation

Reviews equipment data sheets, manuals, and testing reports for design and approvals as needed

Seeks opportunities for value engineering and efficiencies in design

Assigns work to and coordinates work with entry-level engineers, technicians, or administrative staff

Reviews and verifies the work of engineers, designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy

Manages and supports employee development and growth through individualized development plans

Supports business development via Seller-Doer, assists with marketing tasks, and prepares proposals as needed

Assists with establishing and managing engineering budget and scope expectations. Prepare technical write-up for applicable change orders

Reviews submittals for conformance with client specifications and design

Provides field assistance, troubleshooting, and observation reports

Maintains professional understanding of all applicable Codes and Standards, and construction practices

Maintains strong and responsive Company-Client relationships, particularly for communication pertaining to specific assignments and meeting topics

Maintains high ethical and professional standards

Works additional time beyond 40 hours/week to complete projects, proposals and/or administrative functions, as required

Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work

Checking the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy as required

Understanding and applications of applicable Codes and Standards

Attends safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines

Other job-related responsibilities as assigned

Work Environment:

Work is performed in an office setting, and some field work may be required

Travel:

Limited: 10 – 15%

Physical Activities:

Managerial Responsibility:

Must be able to lift 50lbs.

Team Member is responsible for managing their own work and schedule and the work and schedule of their team with input from supervisor and completing assigned tasks. The employee will mentor, coach, and develop the employees on their team toward fulfilling their individual career aspirations. Team Member should identify discrepancies in assigned work and bring to attention of supervisor or engineer responsible for the project in a timely manner. Team Member team’s work product should be self-checked in a manner that is suitable for review by the supervisor or engineer responsible for the project.

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.

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