Associate Engineer

Ampirical; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with 4% match

PTO and holidays

Flexible work schedule

Career development

Gym membership stipend

Wellness program

Fertility benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

AMPERIAL seeks an Associate Engineer to design electric systems for Substation Facilities, producing protection and control diagrams, AC/DC schematics, and wiring diagrams under supervision. You will develop 2D drawings, panel layouts, and construction packages with leading engineers, using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Bentley tools, and related software.

The role requires an Engineering Technology degree with 0–2 years’ experience in protection and control design and offers day-one benefits and

Qualifications

• Engineering Technology Degree plus 0-2 years of experience in protection and control design.
• Design experience in Autodesk AutoCAD, and/or Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical, Bentley Microstation, and/or Bentley Substation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare protection and control diagrams, wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams for substations.
• Develop detailed design packages for electrical substation construction under supervision of engineers.
• Create 2D drawings and perform voltage drop calculations as required.

Skills

Protection and control design

AutoCAD (Autodesk)

AutoCAD Electrical

Bentley Microstation

Bentley Substation

Education

Engineering Technology Degree

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical

Bentley Microstation

Bentley Substation

Job description

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: $29/hr - 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: Associate Engineer

Job Summary

The Associate Engineer is responsible for the detailed design of electric systems and components for Substation Facilities in accordance with applicable industry codes and standards. This includes preparation of protection and control one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, and wiring diagrams. This position is responsible for developing detailed protection and control design packages for electrical substation construction purposes and works under the supervision of experienced electrical engineers.

Job Duties

• Using Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical, Bentley Microstation, and/or Bentley Substation, software in the preparation of electrical substation equipment including schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams and panel layout drawings.
• Perform voltage drop calculations as required to proper cable sizing.
• Prepare 2D drawings of one-line/elementary diagrams, control building layouts, panel layouts, schematics, wiring diagrams, power distribution system, etc.
• Consult with electrical engineer and engineering supervisor to develop the 2D drawings for final construction packages.

Qualifications

• Engineering Technology Degree plus 0-2 years of experience in protection and control design.
• Design experience in Autodesk AutoCAD, and/or Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical, Bentley Microstation, and/or Bentley Substation.

AMPERIAL 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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