# Distribution Designer - Wisconsin at Atwell, LLC

> United States · Unspecified · Design · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Aatwellgroup%3A5293679007 (read 2026-11-13).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Atwell, LLC](https://alderhq.app/companies/atwell-llc)
- Location text: Atwell; Wisconsin - Atwell
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Atwell; Wisconsin - Atwell")
- Posted: 2026-11-12 (1 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-12 · last verified: 2026-11-13
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/atwellgroup/jobs/5293679007

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted

## Description (the employer's text)

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 meticulous 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

- Distribution Overhead lines:
- Pole replacement, PCB transformer replacements, large infrastructure projects and line expansions.
- Distribution generation, line refurbishment, and new construction (wood and composite poles).
- Grid Modernization: Smart switches & battery storage:
- Switch replacements, internal line conversions, rebuilds, voltage conversions and major projects.
- Distribution Underground lines:
- Replacement of underground feeders including but not limited to identifying splicing, installation of vaults, kiosks, and switch gears.
- Designs including overhead to underground transitions.
- New Customer connections
- Subdivision design
- Street lighting
- Upgrade work on existing customer connections
- Design overhead and underground distribution electrical facilities and also work on projects including but not limited to: system improvement pole locations, substation design, and service design.
- Address engineering challenges on diverse projects of varying sizes and scopes.
- Collaborate with electric utilities and private developers.
- Provide additional project support by drafting documents and computations and local permit applications.
- Maintain a keen focus on precision, sense of urgency, and technical expertise.
- Verify as-built conditions in GIS/AUD so that any identified discrepancies with field data are corrected as part of engineering submissions.
### Qualifications

- Strong knowledge of NESC, PENG (overhead and underground) and client requirements.
- Design experience working on distribution, transmission, system improvement projects, substation design, service design, and/or switch replacements.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
- Familiarity with engineering design software applications, such as PLS CADD, PLS POLE, SPIDACalc, Quick Pole, CDEGS, CYMECAP, CYMEDIST, CYMETCC, SAG10, O-Calc (as specified by the purchaser).
### Day-to-Day Responsibilities

- Apply problem-solving abilities for large utility clients.
- Utilize and learn engineering software packages for distribution design.
- Communicate effectively with Project Manager and Team Leader on workload status to meet chargeability goals.
- Perform site-visits, walk-downs, and provide design support to field workers
### Preferred Experience

- Strong math and engineering skills, including structural analysis, sag analysis, basic algebra, and geometry.
- Knowledge of Rural Utilities Service (RUS) standards
- Working experience in the field of electric distribution, natural gas distribution, substation, and/or communications (i.e. fiber).
- DDS (Distribution Design Studio) experience is preferred.
- AUD (Automated Utility Design) experience is a bonus.
\*\*This position will be remote 2+ days a week and also reporting to Green Bay office 2x a week. Candidate must be in the Wisconsin market. Ideal areas include Green Bay, Wausau, Milwaukee, and Madison for client-facing travel.\*\*

Pay Range - $25.00 - $50.00 base, + Bonus.

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