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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active PE or ability to acquire a PE within one year of employment.
• Project Management Professional.
• Experience working with PG&E.
  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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WHAT YOU’LL DO

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.

• Grows and manages relationships with alliance clients. Communicate effectively and confidently with clients, internal group and 3rd parties. Respond to client’s inquiries timely.
• 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, and construction cost estimates, general arrangement, equipment and electrical layout, grounding, outdoor bus design, protection and controls.
• Conducts project job walk down and defines the scope of work. Presides design package review meeting and provide construction support.
• Manages/developments of project proposals, bid preparation, project schedules, bill of materials, etc. for assigned Substation projects.
• Performs quality reviews of engineering work for both internal assets/sub-contractors on assigned projects.
• Defines processes, procedures, performing RCA’s (Root Cause Analysis), performing corrective actions, and validating process control.