Relay P&C Project Engineer

About the role

Ampirical is a company dedicated to shaping the future of the power grid with precision, innovation, and purpose. We focus on quality, forward-thinking solutions, and empowering our team to grow and thrive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) efforts for the company by being the main point of contact for questions during the estimating, construction and testing phases.
• Support relationships with alliance clients. Communicate effectively and confidently with clients, subcontractors, and internal groups. Respond to field and client inquiries timely.
• Thorough understanding and experience in the detailed design and construction of utility substations (MV through EHV) primarily focused on protection and control systems including, but not limited to: one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, AC and DC station service systems, cable sizing/routing, instrument transformers, circuit breakers, power transformers, and autotransformers.
• Full understanding of substation physical and electrical layouts, substation equipment specifications, general arrangement, grounding, and outdoor bus design.
• Review RFP and help ensure that engineering estimates are complete and accurate. When applicable, review subcontractor estimates to ensure they are accurate and complete for their assigned tasks.
• Conduct and support pre-construction design package review meetings with client and subcontractors.
• Conducts project job walks as needed and ensures the engineering design packages are being executed properly during construction.
• When needed helps develop project proposals, bid preparation, project schedules, bill of materials, etc. for assigned projects.
• Able to perform quality reviews of engineering work for both internal assets/sub-contractors on assigned projects when necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly analyze technical issues and develop solutions that minimize impact to both project schedule and budget.
• Support the team’s efforts in delivering quality work on time and budget.
• Comfortable with presenting technical topics to small groups with varying levels of experience.
• Ability to travel to meet with clients and conduct professional meetings (10%).
• Ability to prioritize work, manage tasks for multiple projects under budget and time constraints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited university – Electrical Engineering (BSEE) preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of experience with a Professional Engineering (PE) License.
• 9+ years of experience without a PE.
• Proven track record in the utility industry with both design-only and Engineer, Procure, and Construct (EPC) projects and all aspects of Relay Protection and Control
• Proven experience with complex engineering projects
• High level of personal initiative and the ability to interact professionally with personnel, clients, and contractors