Designer (Civil Engineering and Design)

About the role

Ampirical is dedicated to shaping the future of the power grid through precision, innovation, and purpose. Our mission is to provide quality, forward-thinking solutions while empowering our team to grow and thrive.

Division Overview

Ampirical’s Substation Engineering Division specializes in the planning and design of new substations and high voltage electrical substations and switchyards. We offer comprehensive services including all aspects of substation/switchyard design and have trained resources to deliver high-quality results.

Your Role: Designer- Site

• Develop detailed civil site design drawings and construction packages for electrical substation facilities
• Prepare grading, drainage, site layout, fencing, access roads, and associated civil detail drawings
• Support development of construction packages, including IFR/IFA/IFC drawings
• Apply basic understanding of water flow and site drainage principles to preliminary layouts
• Interpret surveys, topographic data, and basic drainage or geotechnical reports with moderate oversight
• Coverage with civil/electrical engineers and supervisors to obtain design inputs and resolve design issues
• Understand equipment clearances, access requirements, and constructability considerations for site design
• Apply client standards, industry codes (ASCE, AASHTO, ACI), and quality expectations with moderate oversight
• Perform preliminary grading using Civil 3D tools (surface modeling, alignments, profiles) with guidance
• Conduct self-checks for accuracy and completeness before submitting for internal review
• Participate in field visits with senior staff to collect site measurements, photos, and verification data

Who You Are

• 2+ years of substation or civil design experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology required (or additional two years’ experience in lieu of degree)
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or Bentley Substation
• Basic understanding of grading, drainage, and site development concepts
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with Bluebeam/PDF markup tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment