Senior Protection and Control Engineer; s - Remote

Position: Senior Protection and Control Engineer(s) - Remote
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.

We don't just build projects-we build careers. If you're looking for a place where your contributions matter and your professional development is supported every step of the way, we'd love to meet you. Watch this video to get a glimpse into our culture.

Why Ampirical?

Salary Range: $107,000- $140,000 - 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 Protection and Control Engineer

What You'll Do

* Identify appropriate protection and control schemes for transmission and distribution substations

* Select protection devices and ensure proper equipment sizing and material procurement

* Prepare scopes of work, estimates, and drawing packages including wiring diagrams, schematics, protection panels, one-line, and three-line diagrams

* Perform load calculations for panels, battery systems, voltage drop, and other substation components

* Ensure adherence to client standards and industry regulations related to relay protection

* Provide field support and conduct pre-inspections for turnkey substation projects involving protection panels, breakers, transformers, control houses, and supporting equipment.

* Interface with clients and vendors to ensure project alignment and technical accuracy

* Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance

* Collaborate with internal teams to revise and maintain design/construction scope processes

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 additional years of experience required

Experience:

* Minimum 7 years of experience in protection and control design within the utilities, energy or petrochemical industry.

Skills:

* Experience in the electric, utility or petrochemical industry.

* Strong communication and collaboration skills.

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.