Lead Substation Physical Design Engineer

Ampirical; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 115,303 - 140,926; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Gym membership stipend

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

401(k) with 4% match

Job summary

Ampirical in Metairie, Louisiana is seeking a Senior Substation Physical Engineer to deliver high-complexity substation physical designs independently. You will lead design projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards, while providing advanced construction support.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 7+ years of experience in the energy sector, and proficiency in AutoCAD and MicroStation. Benefits include competitive salary, profit-sharing, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience engineering/designing electrical systems within the Utilities or Energy industry.
• Proven ability to execute highly complex engineering work independently.
• FE preferred, EIT Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Independently deliver high‑complexity substation physical designs.
• Serve as Discipline Lead for physical design on complex projects.
• Resolve complex engineering challenges and non-standard conditions.

Skills

Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD

Advanced proficiency with MicroStation

Advanced proficiency with Bentley Substation

Strong communication skills

Expert-level knowledge of NESC

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university

Tools

P4P

Job description

Ampirical in Metairie, Louisiana is seeking a Senior Substation Physical Engineer to deliver high-complexity substation physical designs independently. You will lead design projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards, while providing advanced construction support.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 7+ years of experience in the energy sector, and proficiency in AutoCAD and MicroStation. Benefits include competitive salary, profit-sharing, and comprehensive health coverage.