Power Commissioning Manager - Substation Experience

We’d love to have you join our team as a Commissioning Manager in our Duluth, GA office. Specifically, we're looking for an individual with experience commissioning large substation projects. 

Company Overview:

Ampirical has been committed to improving and strengthening the power grid since the company’s inception. Just as an ampere is the base unit for electric current, Ampirical takes pride in being on the leading edge of innovation and technology, allowing our industry to flow forward in a positive direction.   

We show gratitude for our customers and uplift our team members who make it all happen. We embrace challenging - yet rewarding - work, and we invest in our people every step along the way.    

Working at Ampirical is a career, not just a job. Please enjoy this video about our culture. 

Job Summary:

The Commissioning Engineer acts as team lead for Substation and Protection & Control (P&C) projects.  The Commissioning Engineering will be responsible for all activities while on site, including physical inspection of the substation, protection and control (P&C) testing, and overseeing accompanying team members.While not in the field, you'll develop/refine commissioning and testing procedures, prepare for future commissioning projects as well as work with design teams on substation projects. This position requires an understanding of substation physical and P&C design. One must also understand protection concepts around bus, transformer, transmission line, and distribution line protection. 

What we Offer:

We offer a highly competitive compensation & benefits package for all full-time employees. You can review all the details of our benefits package here. Below are some highlights. 

The salary range for this position starts at $100,000 - Commensurate, depending on relevant experience, education, and qualifications. Overtime is available while in the field. We also offer profit sharing bonuses to share in the success! 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision effective your 1^st day of employment
• 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting)
• 120 hours (about 15 days) of paid time off (PTO)
• 10 paid holiday days
• Flexible work schedule (every other Friday off)
• Opportunity for advancement and career growth
• Employer-sponsored Life Insurance, short-term and long-term Disability Insurance
• Gym Membership Stipend
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Pet Insurance

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• 4 years of experience in Commissioning
  • In lieu of a degree, 4 years of additional experience is acceptable
• Detailed knowledge of relay systems and substation equipment
• Understanding of substation physical design and P&C
• Understanding of protection concepts around bus, transformer, transmission line, and distribution line protection

Essential Responsibilities & Duties:

• Develop commissioning plans for substation projects including physical design and protection and control (P&C).
• Develop relay settings files for SEL, GE and Basler, relays from protection summary sheets and AC/DC schematics.
• Responsible for testing of current transformers, protective relays.
• Responsible for SCADA testing.
• Adjust group operated switches.
• Fully function test relay panels.
• Collaborate with design teams.

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.

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Salary : $100,000