Associate Engineering Project Manager

Ampirical Solutions LLC; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampirical is seeking an Associate Engineering Project Manager to join the Engineering PMO in Covington, LA. This hands-on development role supports project delivery across the lifecycle, under the guidance of senior PMs and a dedicated Project Controls team.

The role focuses on scope, schedule, budget, risk, and client communication for electrical utility projects, with clear paths to advance along the Engineering PMO career track.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of engineering, construction, or utility experience OR 5+ years if no degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract scope for smaller projects, task orders, and designs valued at $150,000 or less, focused on single-discipline or non-complex designs.
• Support the full project lifecycle — from proposal and kickoff through design, field coordination, and closeout — ensuring deliverables are on time, on budget, and contract-compliant
• Develop engineering budgets, milestone schedules, and resource plans using bottom-up methods and begin managing performance against those plans through execution
• Support stakeholder communication across engineering teams, clients, subconsultants, and internal leadership — including meetings, status reports, and change order tracking
• Develop and maintain contract risk registers and monthly reporting across the five pillars of contract management: scope, risk, schedule, budget, and resources
• Coordinate field activities including site observations, commissioning events, surveys, and feasibility studies while ensuring alignment with safety and quality standards
• Write task order letters and non-complex, single-discipline basic letter proposals including scope, assumptions, and pricing for client approval
• Ensure all engineering designs meet applicable codes, regulatory requirements, and the industry standard of care across every deliverable

Skills

Project management

Contract compliance

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

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.

PMO Department Overview

The Engineering PMO Department provides Project Management and Contract compliance with structure and oversight that support Ampirical’s engineering teams in delivering high-quality power delivery projects. The department manages proposals, scope, schedule, budget, and risk while ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and industry standards. Serving as a central hub for coordination, communication, and project controls, the PMO drives consistency, accountability, and smooth execution across all engineering projects.

Your Role

Associate Engineering Project Manager Ampirical’s Engineering PMO is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support engineering project delivery across the project lifecycle — developing foundational skills in scope, schedule, budget, risk, and client communication on electrical utility projects. This is a hands‑on development role within a growing PMO where Associate PMs work alongside senior Project Managers and are supported by a dedicated Project Controls team, building the competency and confidence to advance through the Engineering PMO career track.

What You’ll Do

• Manage contract scope for smaller projects, task orders, and designs valued at $150,000 or less, focused on single-discipline or non‑complex designs
• Support the full project lifecycle — from proposal and kickoff through design, field coordination, and closeout — ensuring deliverables are on time, on budget, and contract‑compliant
• Develop engineering budgets, milestone schedules, and resource plans using bottom‑up methods and begin managing performance against those plans through execution
• Support stakeholder communication across engineering teams, clients, subconsultants, and internal leadership — including meetings, status reports, and change order tracking
• Develop and maintain contract risk registers and monthly reporting across the five pillars of contract management: scope, risk, schedule, budget, and resources
• Coordinate field activities including site observations, commissioning events, surveys, and feasibility studies while ensuring alignment with safety and quality standards
• Write task order letters and non‑complex, single‑discipline basic letter proposals including scope, assumptions, and pricing for client approval
• Ensure all engineering designs meet applicable codes, regulatory requirements, and the industry standard of care across every deliverable

Required Qualifications

• Education / Experience : Bachelor Degree in an engineering, construction management, or other related discipline and 3+ years of engineering, construction, or utility related experience OR in lieu of education minimum 5+ years of engineering, construction, or utility related experience is required.