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
• PE required. In lieu of PE, 2 additional years of experience required
• \$106,000- \$165,000 - Commensurate (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications)

Associate Staff Engineer-

• 12+ years of experience
• PE Required. In lieu of PE, 2 additional years of experience
• \$124,000- \$193,000 - 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 / Associate Staff 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
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• In lieu of PE: +2 years of additional experience

📊 Experience

• Senior Engineer: 7+ years in substation physical design within utilities or the energy sector
• Associate Staff Engineer: 12+ years in substation physical design within utilities or the energy sector
• 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 :

Senior Engineer

• 7+ years of experience
• PE required. In lieu of PE, 2 additional years of experience required
• \$106,000 - \$165,000 - Commensurate (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications)

Associate Staff Engineer

• 12+ years of experience
• PE Required. In lieu of PE, 2 additional years of experience
• \$124,000 - \$193,000 - 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