Substation Engineer

Ampirical; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Range: $65,000 – Commensurate

Profit‑Sharing Bonus: Semi‑annual, performance‑based

Day‑One Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with 4% match

PTO: Starting at 80 hours of vacation & 40 hours of sick time

Flexible Work Schedule: Every other Friday off

Career Development: Advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement

Gym membership stipend

Wellness program

Fertility benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ampirical is looking for a Physical Substation Engineer in Boise, Idaho. This role involves developing preliminary designs for electrical systems in substations, ensuring that they meet industry standards. The engineer will lead projects and provide guidance to less experienced engineers.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, experience with key engineering software, and be FE certified. Competitive benefits include a salary range of $65,000, profit sharing, and comprehensive medical benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Experience with ETAP, WinIGS, IEEE 88/998.
• FE Certified.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate designs of high‑voltage electrical substation components.
• Perform quality reviews of electrical engineering work for both peers and sub‑contractors.
• Act as lead Engineer and Engineer of Record for projects.
• Design substation systems and components including electrical layout and grounding.
• Prepare construction drawing preliminary packages for bids.
• Manage the development of project proposals and schedules.
• Assist project team during construction on electrical substation issues.
• Travel to client sites/field as necessary.

Skills

ETAP

WinIGS

IEEE 88/998

Autodesk AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Bentley MicroStation

Bentley Substation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

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.

Job Summary

The Physical Substation Engineer works within a multi-discipline team to develop efficient and reliable preliminary design of electrical systems and components for substation facilities. This Engineer is accountable for developing preliminary substation electrical drawings in accordance with RFQ scope of work, ensuring constructability of design. The role provides leadership, mentorship, and/or guidance to less experienced engineers within the department.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• Experience with ETAP, WinIGS, IEEE 88/998
• Experience using Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Bentley MicroStation and/or Bentley Substation software to develop 2D drawings or 3D models is a plus
• EIT Certification preferred (not required)
• FE Certified

Duties And Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate designs of high‑voltage electrical substation components that meet industry and client standards and applicable codes.
• Perform quality reviews of electrical engineering work for both peers and sub‑contractors on assigned projects.
• Act as lead Engineer and Engineer of Record for projects.
• Design substation systems and components to include general arrangement, equipment, electrical layout, grounding, bills of material, etc.
• Prepare construction drawing preliminary packages for bids and review incoming proposals for alignment with design and constructability of methods.
• Manage the development of project proposals, bid preparation, project schedules, etc. for assigned substation projects.
• Assist project team during construction on electrical substation issues.
• Travel to client sites/field as necessary.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $65,000 – 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

Ampirical 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.