Relay P&C Project Engineer

About Ampirical

Ampirical is 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. Join us if you're passionate about making 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 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 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

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

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.