Substation Civil Engineer – Foundations & Structures

Ampirical Solutions LLC; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership stipend

Wellness program

Fertility benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ampirical is seeking a Substation Civil Engineer in Sacramento to lead foundation design for substation projects. You will interpret geotechnical data, perform complex calculations, and develop complete foundation design packages for IFR/IFA/IFC deliverables.

You will mentor junior engineers, interface with clients and vendors, and apply ASCE/ACI/AISC/AASHTO standards while supporting construction activities in the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 3+ years of foundation or structural engineering experience; 2 additional years accepted in lieu of FE certification.
• Proficiency in foundation and structural analysis software (L‑Pile, RISA, Autodesk Inventor, etc.).
• Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering principles and interpretation of soil boring data.
• Experience designing foundations for utility, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of ASCE, ACI, AISC, and AASHTO standards.
• Ability to develop detailed foundation plans and calculation packages with minimal oversight.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Civil 3D; Bentley MicroStation or Bentley Substation is a plus.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office and PDF markup tools (e.g., Bluebeam).
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT/FE) certification preferred or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare scopes of work, estimates, and technical documentation for foundation engineering on substation projects.
• Identify appropriate foundation types based on geotechnical conditions and loading requirements.
• Perform advanced foundation engineering calculations including bearing capacity and settlement.
• Conduct structural analysis for substation equipment foundations and support structures.
• Develop foundation plans, sections, reinforcement details, and calculation packages for IFR/IFA/IFC deliverables.
• Interpret soil boring logs, geotechnical reports, and site investigation data with minimal oversight.
• Interface with internal teams, clients, and vendors to communicate technical solutions.
• Apply governing codes and standards (ASCE, ACI, AISC, AASHTO) independently.
• Mentor junior engineers on foundation engineering principles and analysis techniques.
• Provide moderate field support including review of foundation excavations and reinforcement placement.
• Support construction teams by answering technical questions and providing limited field analysis

Skills

Foundation engineering

Structural analysis

Geotechnical data interpretation

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

General foundation design

Engineering software (L-Pile, RISA)

Field analysis support

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

FE Certification (or equivalent)

Tools

L-Pile

RISA

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Bentley MicroStation

Bentley Substation

Bluebeam

Job description

Ampirical is seeking a Substation Civil Engineer in Sacramento to lead foundation design for substation projects. You will interpret geotechnical data, perform complex calculations, and develop complete foundation design packages for IFR/IFA/IFC deliverables.

You will mentor junior engineers, interface with clients and vendors, and apply ASCE/ACI/AISC/AASHTO standards while supporting construction activities in the field.