Relay/P&C Project Engineer

About Ampirical

Ampirical is dedicated to advancing the energy sector with innovative solutions and a focus on quality. We empower our team to grow and thrive, ensuring that your contributions make a difference.

Why Ampirical?

• Salary Range: $92,670 - 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

Job Summary

The Relay/P&C Project Engineer will support construction projects by understanding EPC project designs, materials, equipment, and construction specifications for substation projects (MV through EHV).

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage effective on your first day of employment

• 401(k) with 4% company match (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)

• Opportunity for advancement and career growth

• Employer-Paid CEUs and fees for Licensure Renewal

• Employer-sponsored Life Insurance, short-term and long-term Disability Insurance

• Gym Membership Stipend

• Tuition Reimbursement

Who You Are

• 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

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.

• Conduct project job walks as needed and ensure 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.