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