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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

Reno is growing rapidly—and the most successful engineers aren't just designing projects, they're helping define the future of the region.

At Atwell, you'll have the opportunity to lead residential, commercial, mixed-use, and industrial land development projects throughout Reno, Sparks, and Northern Nevada. You'll work directly with developers, municipalities, and decision-makers while taking projects from concept through construction.

What You'll Do

Lead site civil and land development projects throughout the Reno-Sparks market.

Design and oversee grading, drainage, stormwater, utility, roadway, and civil infrastructure improvements.

Manage projects from due diligence and entitlements through construction.

Coordinate permitting and approvals with local municipalities and regulatory agencies.

Partner directly with clients to deliver successful residential, commercial, mixed-use, and industrial developments.

Help grow Atwell's presence in one of the West's fastest-growing development markets.

What We're Looking For

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.

Professional Engineer (PE) license.

4+ years of civil land development experience.

Experience with site development design, grading, drainage, utilities, and permitting.

Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Preferred

Experience with WaterCAD, StormCAD, and SewerCAD.

Familiarity with Reno, Sparks, Washoe County, or Northern Nevada permitting processes.

Strong project management and client relationship skills.

Why Atwell?

Work on projects that directly influence the growth and development of Northern Nevada.

Gain visibility and ownership typically reserved for more senior engineers at larger firms.

Collaborate with some of the region's most active developers and stakeholders.

Join a culture that values entrepreneurial thinking, technical excellence, and career advancement.

If you're a licensed PE who wants to lead impactful land development projects and leave a lasting mark on the Reno region, we'd love to connect.

PE license and 4+ years of civil land development experience are required for consideration.

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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