Distribution Design Supervisor

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: $96,531 - 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: Distribution Design Supervisor The Supervisor I, Distribution Design leads a team of distribution designers and drafters responsible for producing overhead and underground distribution design deliverables, including staking sheets, pole loading, framing, and construction work plans. This role assigns and reviews design work for accuracy, code compliance, and adherence to client construction standards, and provides day‑to‑day technical guidance and mentorship to designers. The supervisor coordinates with engineers, project managers, and clients to track design production schedules and resolve technical or workload issues, and supports staffing planning and performance management for the design team. What You’ll Do Assign, schedule, and review the daily work of distribution designers and drafters to meet project deadlines and quality standardsReview distribution design deliverables, including staking sheets, pole loading, framing, and construction work plans, for accuracy, NESC compliance, and adherence to client construction standardsProvide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to designers and drafters on distribution design standards, tools, and best practicesCoordinate with engineers, project managers, and clients to track design production schedules, resolve technical or workload issues, and communicate design statusSupport staffing planning, workload balancing, and resource allocation across the design teamInterpret and apply client-specific design standards, specifications, and utility construction requirementsParticipate in performance management for design staff, including feedback, development planning, and input on hiring decision What You Bring 5+ years of distribution design experience, including overhead and underground distributionPrior experience mentoring, leading, or reviewing the work of other designers preferredProficient in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or comparable distribution design softwareWorking knowledge of NESC requirements and utility distribution construction standardsAbility to manage multiple concurrent design projects and competing deadlinesProficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with Bluebeam/PDF markup toolsStrong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to give clear direction and constructive feedback 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.