Distribution Designer
US$25 – US$50 / hr base salary
Posted 8 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Distribution Designer - Wisconsin”
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
| Base salary | US$25 – US$50 / hr |
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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.