With nearly three decades of field-to-office leadership experience across electric power transmission, renewable energy, telecommunications infrastructure, and professional services, David brings a rare blend of firsthand field expertise and executive-level strategy to the team. His career began in survey, construction layout, and tower erection before progressing into roles leading national business units and enterprise growth initiatives along with large-scale engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) programs.
Based in Colorado, David will focus on building out operational excellence in transmission and renewables, including wind and solar, while also drawing on his deep experience in telecom and fiber. He brings particular strength in subsurface utilities and supporting multidisciplinary teams across geospatial survey and aerial engineering.
Prior to joining Atwell, David led a number of high-profile projects including serving as Regional Manager on Pattern Energy’s SunZia project which is one of the largest clean energy infrastructure projects in the United States. SunZia is a 730-mile, 3.5 GW, 535 kV wind generation and transmission line spanning Arizona and New Mexico. Most recently, he served as Director on another significant effort- Nevada Energy’s Greenlink project, a 700-mile, 525 kV transmission project connecting the state.
David holds Bachelor of Arts, Juris Doctor, and Master of Laws degrees from the University of Missouri and the University of Denver.
Outside of work, David is a part-time fly-fishing guide on weekends and enjoys mountain biking and skiing in his home state of Colorado.
Please join us in welcoming David to the team!
