Senior​/Associate Substation Civil Engineer - Structural

Position: Senior/ Associate Staff Substation Civil Engineer - Structural
About Ampirical

At Ampirical, we're shaping the future of the power grid with precision, innovation, and purpose. Just as the ampere is the foundation of electric current, Ampirical is a core force driving the energy sector forward. We focus on quality, forward-thinking solutions, and empowering our team to grow and thrive.

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Why Ampirical?

Salary Range:

Senior Engineer
- * 7+ years of experience

* PE required. In lieu of PE, 2 additional years of experience required

* $106,000- $165,000 - Commensurate (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications)

Associate Staff Engineer
- * 12+ years of experience

* PE Required. In lieu of PE, 2 additional years of experience

* $124,000- $193,000 - Commensurate (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications)

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

Day-One Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with 4% match and immediate vesting

️ PTO:
Starting at 80 hours of vacation & 40 hours of 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, and more

Your Role:
Senior/ Associate Staff Substation Civil Engineer - Structural

The Substation Senior Engineer (Civil) is responsible for the design and procurement of site and equipment/materials for substation facilities in accordance with applicable industry codes, standards and customer requirements. They will work closely with other departments and clients to ensure quality, meeting client's standards and expectations and provide field support to the client during construction activities as required.

What You'll Do

* Prepare scopes of work, cost estimates, and technical proposals for civil site design on substation projects

* Conduct structural analysis for substation equipment foundations and support structures

* Review and validate site layouts, equipment arrangements, and access/maintenance requirements for constructability

* Design structural components including cable tray, conduit support, equipment supports, and other support structures

* Integrate relay and substation component requirements into structural designs

* Apply relevant codes and standards (ASCE, ACI, AASHTO, local stormwater regulations)
Conduct QC reviews on work produced by lower‑level engineers and designers

* Mentor junior engineers on modeling, design methods, and software tools

* Provide moderate field support including site walkdowns, construction review, and development of scopes for site improvements

What You Bring

Education

* Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited university

* Professional Engineer (PE) license required

* In lieu of PE: +2 years of additional experience

Experience

* Senior Engineer: 7+ years in civil design within utilities or the energy sector

* Associate Staff Engineer: 12+ years in civil design within utilities or the energy sector

* Experience with ETAP, WinIGS, and IEEE 80/998

* Civil, any domestic PE, Structural, substation experience required

Ampirical is an Equal Opportunity Employer, meaning we do not discriminate based on the following characteristics in our hiring and employment practices:
Age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion or religious attire, marital status, pregnancy (child birth or related medical conditions), citizenship status or amnesty, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sickle-cell trait, status as a tobacco user or non-user, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.