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:
• • Engineer III -:
  • • 3+ years of experience
    • FE required. In lieu of FE, 2 additional years of experience are required.
    • \$80,000 - \$119,000 - Commensurate (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications)
  • Engineer IV -:
  • • 5+ years of experience
    • FE required. In lieu of FE, 2 additional years required
    • PE preferred
    • \$92,000 - \$140,000 - 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: Experienced Substation Physical Engineer

What You’ll Do

• Deliver accurate designs of high-voltage electrical substation components that meet industry and client standards.
• Design substation systems and components including general arrangement, equipment layout, grounding, conduit, and bills of material.
• Prepare construction drawing packages for bids and review incoming submittals for alignment with design and constructability.
• Perform quality reviews of electrical engineering work for both peers and subcontractors.
• May act as Lead Engineer and Engineer of Record for assigned projects.
• May manage the development of project proposals, bid preparation, and project schedules.
• Assist project teams during construction on substation-related issues.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Travel to client sites and field locations as necessary.

What You Bring

🎓 Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• FE required for both levels (or +2 years experience in lieu of FE)
• PE preferred for Engineer IV

📊 Experience

• Engineer III: 3+ years of experience in substation physical design within the utilities or energy industry
• Engineer IV: 5+ years of experience with demonstrated technical depth and project leadership
• Experience with ETAP, WinIGS, and IEEE 80/998

💡 Skills

• Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD, Inventor software (2D/3D modeling experience is a plus).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Salary Range

• Engineer III
• • 3+ years of experience
  • FE required. In lieu of FE, 2 additional years of experience are required.
  • \$80,000 - \$119,000 - Commensurate (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications)
• Engineer IV
• • 5+ years of experience
  • FE required. In lieu of FE, 2 additional years required
  • PE preferred
  • \$92,000 - \$140,000 - 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)

• 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