Substation Project Engineer

About the Role

The Substation Project Engineer will be responsible for the engineering of EPC project designs, material, equipment, and construction specification development for high voltage substation projects. This Project Engineer will be accountable for ensuring adherence to Ampirical’s QA/QC guidelines and reviews the work of peers and Junior Engineers/Sub-Contractors to ensure timely project delivery and quality.

Responsibilities

• Grows and manages relationships with alliance clients.
• Communicates effectively and confidently with clients, internal groups, and 3rd parties.
• Responds to client inquiries in a timely manner.
• Performs and directs others in the detailed design of high to EHV utility substations, including:
• One-line diagrams
• Wiring diagrams
• SCADA
• Communications
• Conduit and cable sizing/routing
• Substation physical layouts
• Selection of substation equipment
• Writing of substation equipment specifications
• Construction cost estimates
• General arrangement
• Equipment and electrical layout
• Grounding
• Outdoor bus design
• Protection and controls
• Conducts project job walkdowns and defines the scope of work.
• Presides over design package review meetings and provides construction support.
• Manages and develops project proposals, bid preparation, project schedules, and bill of materials for assigned Substation projects.
• Performs quality reviews of engineering work for both internal assets and sub-contractors on assigned projects.
• Defines processes and procedures, performs Root Cause Analyses (RCA), implements corrective actions, and validates process control.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the engineering/design of electrical systems within the Utilities or Energy Industries.
• 2+ years of experience in managing projects, delegation of work, directing others, and planning of substation projects.
• Experience with ETAP, WinIGS, IEEE 88/998.
• Technical Project Management Experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to acquire a PE within one year of employment.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience working with PG&E.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $121,000 - $189,000
• 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

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.