(Agile1)Project Engineer, SR

Ampcus Inc; West Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc in California is seeking a senior electrical engineer to lead the design and delivery of large-scale electrical projects. The role requires mastery of electrical engineering concepts and the ability to manage complex programs.

You will mentor teams, coordinate with land, permitting, and legal groups, and ensure compliance with industry codes. California PE license and 8 years of experience are essential; the position is hybrid with 2 days in office and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited curriculum in the US.
• 8 years of cumulative experience in electrical engineering and design.
• Current California PE license.

Responsibilities

• Manage large complex projects and perform engineering analyses, studies, and develop conceptual designs.
• Lead, coach, direct, and assist technical employees and teams on technical issues.
• Assist in finalizing contract project specification and technical evaluation of contract project bids.
• Provide support to other departments in land, permitting, and legal issues.
• Resolve problems of complex scope; opportunities for creative/non-standard approaches.
• Plan work independently to meet general objectives; work may be reviewed upon completion.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Mentoring teams

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering (US accredited)

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

MSP Notes

• Hybrid, 2 days in office/week, in West Sacramento, Fresno, or Oakland.
• 20% Travel: Area includes all of our territory (almost to Oregon, down to Santa Barbara, and almost to Tahoe).
• Equipment: Our laptop will be provided. Any other tools must be vendor-provided.
• PPE: Yes, vendor-provided. (list has been requested to be provided by the hiring team)
• Suppliers, please factor into your bill rates the potential travel expenses (20%).

Job Category

Engineering / Science

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Business Unit

Strategy & Growth

Work Type

Hybrid

Department Overview

The hardworking coworkers of Electric Engineering ensure all manners of electric engineering—including electric standards and process safety, electric design engineering, instrumentation testing and controls, undergrounding, electric regulatory compliance and electric investment planning—are in place to safely enable a strategic and stable workplan for our Electric Operations partners. Our organization is accountable for program planning, financial budgeting, and project execution and delivery of all electric engineering projects. Electric Engineering is comprised of approximately 2,000 coworkers.

Position Summary

This position is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining. This is a senior-level engineer job that requires mastery of the journey engineer job duties and is responsible for leading engineering and design of complex projects. Applies extensive knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices to resolve complex problems with only general direction. Provides leadership, coaching, technical direction, knowledge transfer, and assistance to technical employees and teams. Additional responsibilities beyond the Project engineer include, but are not limited to, the following: Deliver presentations, lead team meetings, interpret industry practices and codes. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within our Service Territory.

Responsibilities

• Manage large complex projects and perform engineering analyses, studies, and develop conceptual designs.
• Lead, coach, direct, and assist technical employees and teams on technical issues. May act as an engineering mentor.
• Assist in finalizing contract project specification and technical evaluation of contract project bids.
• Provide support to other departments in land, permitting, and legal issues.
• Resolve problems of complex scope. Assignments may provide an opportunity for creative or non-standard approaches.
• Under general direction, independently plans work to meet assigned general objectives. Work may be reviewed upon completion; solution may provide an opportunity for creative/non-standard approaches.
• External contacts are with contractors, vendors, and local public agencies with ministerial authority. Internal contacts are with clients, project team members, and company management. May provide technical direction to less experienced team members. Exchanges information and solves problems with others outside the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum:
  • BS Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US
  • 8 years of cumulative experience in electrical engineering and design
• Desired:
  • Experience in multiple large-scale, large budget electric substation projects
  • Experience in substation engineering
  • Skilled in project management
  • Current California PE license

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.