Substation Project Engineer

Substation Project Engineer

Ampirical
:
Join us to shape the future of the power grid with precision, innovation, and purpose.

At Ampirical, we focus on quality, forward‑thinking solutions, and empowering our team to grow and thrive.

Salary Range
: $114,000 – $179,000

Profit‑Sharing Bonus
:
Semi‑annual, performance‑based (10% to 20% of salary)

Day‑One Benefits
:
Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k): 4% match with immediate vesting

PTO
: 80 hours vacation & 40 hours sick time per year + 10 paid holidays

Flexible Work Schedule
:
Every other Friday off

Career Development
:
Advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement

Perks
:
Gym membership stipend, wellness program, fertility benefits, pet insurance & more

The Substation Project Engineer will be responsible for the engineering of EPC project designs, material, equipment, and construction specification development for high‑voltage substation projects. This role ensures adherence to Ampirical’s QA/QC guidelines and reviews the work of peers and Junior Engineers/Sub‑Contractors to ensure timely project delivery and quality.

• Grow and manage relationships with alliance clients; communicate effectively and confidently with clients, internal groups, and third parties; respond to client inquiries promptly.
• Perform and direct others in the detailed design of high to EHV utility substations, including one‑line diagrams, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation physical layouts, selection of substation equipment, writing of substation equipment specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Conduct project job walk‑downs and define scope of work; preside over design package review meetings and provide construction support.
• Manage and develop project proposals, bid preparation, project schedules, bill of materials, etc., for assigned substation projects.
• Perform quality reviews of engineering work for both internal assets and sub‑contractors on assigned projects.
• Define processes and procedures; perform RCA’s (Root Cause Analysis) and corrective actions; validate process control.

• 7+ years of experience in engineering/design of electrical systems within the Utilities or Energy Industries.
• 2+ years of experience managing projects, delegating work, directing others, and planning substation projects.
• Experience with ETAP, WinIGS, IEEE 88/998.
• Technical Project Management experience.

• Active PE or ability to acquire a PE within one year of employment.
• Project Management Professional certification.
• Experience working with PG&E.

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Utilities