Senior Protection & Control Engineer – Substation Lead

Ampirical Solutions LLC; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing bonus

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with match and vesting

Vacation and sick leave + holidays

Flexible schedule (every other Friday)

Tuition reimbursement

Gym stipend

Wellness program

Fertility benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ampirical in Duluth, GA is seeking a Senior Protection & Control Engineer or Associate Staff Engineer to design protection schemes for transmission and distribution substations. You will select devices, size equipment, prepare scopes, and collaborate with clients and internal teams.

PE license is required or 12 years of experience without PE; relocation to Duluth is preferred. Ideal candidates have 7+ years (Senior) or 12+ years (Associate) in protection & control, plus ETAP/WinIGS experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET‑accredited university.
• PE license required; in lieu of PE, +2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify protection and control schemes for transmission and distribution substations.
• Select protection devices and ensure proper equipment sizing and material procurement.
• Prepare scopes of work, estimates, and drawing packages (wiring diagrams, schematics, protection panels, one‑lines, three‑lines).
• Perform load calculations for panels, battery systems, voltage drop, and other substation components.
• Ensure adherence to client standards and industry regulations related to relay protection.
• Provide field support and conduct pre‑inspections for turnkey substation projects.
• Interface with clients and vendors to ensure technical accuracy and project alignment.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to refine design and construction processes.

Skills

SCADA & RTU

Relay settings

Protection & Control

Electric utility industry

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license

+2 years of experience without PE

Tools

ETAP

WinIGS

IEEE 80/998

Job description

Ampirical in Duluth, GA is seeking a Senior Protection & Control Engineer or Associate Staff Engineer to design protection schemes for transmission and distribution substations. You will select devices, size equipment, prepare scopes, and collaborate with clients and internal teams.

PE license is required or 12 years of experience without PE; relocation to Duluth is preferred. Ideal candidates have 7+ years (Senior) or 12+ years (Associate) in protection & control, plus ETAP/WinIGS experience