Substation Project Engineer

We’d love to have you join our team as a Substation Project Engineer in Boise, Idaho.

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.

Division Overview:

Ampirical’s Substation Engineering Division has recognized national expertise in the planning and design of new substations and high voltage electrical substations and switchyards. The mixture of our talents to offer all aspects of substation/switchyard design services, our trained resources to get the job done, and technical knowledge allows us to design a multitude of solutions to fit the client’s need.

Job Summary:

The Substation Project Engineer is responsible for managing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects including designs, material equipment, and construction specification development for high voltage substation projects. The Project Engineer is accountable for ensuring adherence to Ampirical’s Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Check (QC) guidelines and reviews the work of peers and Junior Engineers/Sub-Contractors to ensure timely project delivery and quality.

What we Offer:

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

The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $180,000, dependent upon relevant experience and qualifications.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision effective your 1st 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
• 5 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, and planning of substation projects
• Experience with ETAP WinIGS IEEE 88/998
• Active California Professional Engineer (PE) License or ability to acquire a California PE within one year of employment is highly preferred

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage relationships with clients
• Manage the detailed design of high to Extra High Voltage (EHV) utility substations including but not limited to:
  • One-line diagrams and wiring diagrams
  • SCADA communications conduit and cable sizing/routing substation physical layouts
  • Selection of substation equipment and writing of substation equipment specifications
  • Construction cost estimates
  • Equipment and electrical layout
  • Grounding outdoor bus design protection and controls
• Conduct internal and external client manufacturer and contractor meetings.
• Perform quality reviews of engineering work for both internal assets/sub-contractors on assigned projects.
• Prepare construction drawing packages.
• Manage/development of project proposals, bid preparation, project schedules, bill of materials (BOM), etc. for assigned Substation projects.
• Travel to client sites/field/vendor facilities as needed.

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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