Civil Designer

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 About the Position The Designer – Renewable Civil develops and coordinates civil design drawings and documentation for utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, and substation projects. In this role, an employee will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the essential functions outlined below. Essential Responsibilities • Develop civil design documents including site layouts, grading plans, road layouts, drainage plans, utility layouts, erosion and sediment control plans, plan and profile drawings, details, and related deliverables. • Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop surfaces, feature lines, grading objects, road corridors, profiles, earthwork comparisons, and other civil design components. • Support hydrology and stormwater analyses, SWPPPs, BMP plans, permitting documents, quantities, and supporting reports using established criteria. • Interpret survey, geotechnical, environmental, utility, and engineering information and incorporate applicable requirements into design work. • Coordinate civil design interfaces with solar, wind, battery energy storage, substation, electrical, structural, environmental, and other project disciplines. • Apply company, client, project, and applicable codes and drafting standards to assigned work. • Perform self-checks and support peer reviews to identify design, documentation, quality, and coordination concerns. • Respond to markups, agency comments, submittal reviews, and project changes under technical direction. • Manage assigned tasks and communicate workload status, priorities, schedules, risks, and deliverables with project and discipline leadership. • Support site visits, field investigations, permitting coordination, and construction-phase services as assigned. • Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned. Must-Have Qualifications • Knowledge of renewable civil design principles and construction documentation applicable to utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, and substation projects. • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office applications applicable to assigned work. • Knowledge of site planning, grading, roads, drainage, stormwater management, hydrology, erosion and sediment control, SWPPPs, BMPs, earthwork, and permitting. • Ability to interpret survey, geotechnical, environmental, utility, and engineering information and incorporate applicable requirements into design documents. • Ability to coordinate civil design requirements with engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary project teams. • Strong written, verbal, organizational, and technical communication skills. • Commitment to quality, safety, continuous improvement, and professional development. • Technical certification or Associate’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience in the Electric Power Industry preferred. • 2-4 years of drafting, design, engineering support, or related experience. Additional Position Details • Work is performed in a professional work environment, with work location and reporting expectations determined by business needs and position requirements. Some field work may be required. • Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and operate a computer and other office productivity equipment. • Frequently communicates and collaborates with clients, engineers, designers, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders. • Must be able to move around project sites and work in indoor or outdoor environments as required. • Travel may be required based on client and project needs. Cultural Fit • Independent yet Collaborative • Dependable • Creative Problem Solver • Natural Communicator • Flexible • Results Oriented • Client Focused • Enthusiastic Fair Labor Standards Act • Non-Exempt | Overtime pay is required. Disclaimer • The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job. • Must be legally authorized to work in the USA. • If current job responsibilities differ from assigned duties, please contact Human Resources. Pay Range $32—$40 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 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