Engineering Project Manger ( I or II )

About the role

Ampirical's Engineering PMO is seeking Project Manager (I or II) to lead engineering project delivery across the full project lifecycle — managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, and client relationships on electrical utility projects ranging from single-discipline designs to multi-discipline programs. This is a hands-on leadership role within a growing PMO where project managers own their projects end to end and are supported by a dedicated Project Controls team.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts and project scopes ranging from $1M–$5M+, ensuring all technical deliverables meet client and regulatory standards.
• Own the full project lifecycle — from proposal and kickoff through design, field coordination, and closeout — ensuring deliverables are on time, on budget, and contract-compliant
• Develop engineering budgets, milestone schedules, and resource plans using bottom-up methods and manage performance against those plans throughout execution
• Lead stakeholder communication across engineering teams, clients, subconsultants, and internal leadership — including meetings, status reports, and change order management
• Manage contract scope, risk registers, and monthly reporting across the five pillars of contract management: scope, risk, schedule, budget, and resources
• Cook up field activities including site observations, commissioning events, surveys, and feasibility studies while ensuring alignment with safety and quality standards
• Write and support proposals ranging from task order letters to competitive bid packages, including scope narratives, assumptions, and pricing
• Ensure all engineering designs meet applicable codes, regulatory requirements, and the industry standard of care across every deliverable

Requirements

• Engineering Project Manager I: 🎓 Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field 📊 Minimum 5 years of project management experience in utilities engineering or very similar technical fields 📈 PE license and/or PMP certification
• Engineering Project Manager II: 🎓 Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field 📊 Minimum 8 years of project management experience in utilities engineering or very similar technical fields 📈 PE license and/or PMP certification

Qualifications

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Department: Engineering
• Role: engineering project manager i
• Locations: Headquarters - Covington, LA
• Monthly salary: 88,000

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Salary Range: $76,000+ - Commensurate (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications)

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