Senior / Associate Staff Protection and Control Engineer

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 Senior Engineer- 7+ years of experience with a PEIn lieu of PE, 2 additional years of experience required- 9+ years without PE $106,000 - Commensurate (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications) Associate Staff Engineer- 10+ years of experience PE Required. In lieu of PE, 2 additional years of experience - 12 years without PE$124,000 - 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: Senior or Associate Staff Protection & Control Engineer We prefer in office. Our office is located in Duluth, GA. If you are open to relocation please let us know! What You’ll Do Identify appropriate protection and control schemes for transmission and distribution substationsSelect protection devices and ensure proper equipment sizing and material procurementPrepare scopes of work, estimates, and drawing packages (wiring diagrams, schematics, protection panels, one‑lines, three‑lines)Perform load calculations for panels, battery systems, voltage drop, and other substation componentsEnsure adherence to client standards and industry regulations related to relay protectionProvide field support and conduct pre‑inspections for turnkey substation projectsInterface with clients and vendors to ensure technical accuracy and project alignmentMentor junior engineers and provide technical guidanceCollaborate with internal teams to refine design and construction processes Associate Staff Engineers are expected to demonstrate deeper technical leadership, broader project ownership, and increased mentorship responsibilities. What You Bring 🎓 Education Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited universityProfessional Engineer (PE) license requiredIn lieu of PE: +2 years of additional experience 📊 Experience Senior Engineer: 7+ years in protection & control design within utilities or the energy sectorAssociate Staff Engineer: 12+ years in protection & control design within utilities or the energy sectorExperience with ETAP, WinIGS, and IEEE 80/998 💡 Skills Strong knowledge of SCADA, automation, relay settings, RTU configuration, and P&C engineering conceptsExperience in the electric utility industryExcellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills 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.