Substation Engineer

Ampirical Solutions LLC; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with 4% match

PTO: 80 hours vacation, 40 hours sick,

10 paid holidays

Flexible schedule: Every other Friday

Job summary

Ampirical is seeking a Physical Substation Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team in Covington, LA. You will develop preliminary electrical designs for substation facilities, leading design efforts and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring constructability and compliance with RFQ scope.

Requirements include a ABET-accredited EE degree, experience with ETAP/IEEE standards, CAD tooling proficiency, and EIT/FE credentials. Travel to client sites is expected.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree required.
• Experience with ETAP, WinIGS and IEEE 88/998 preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Inventor or Bentley software is a plus.
• EIT or FE certifications are valuable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver designs of high voltage substation components meeting codes.
• Lead engineers and review work for peers/sub-contractors.
• Design general arrangement, equipment, grounding and BOMs for substations.
• Prepare preliminary construction drawings for bids and review proposals.
• Manage project proposals, schedules, and bid preparation.
• Assist on-site during construction and travel to client sites.

Skills

EIT Certification

FE Certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited)

Tools

ETAP

WinIGS

IEEE 88/998

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Bentley MicroStation

Bentley Substation

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. Watch this video to get a glimpse into our culture.

Why Ampirical?

Salary Range: $70,000 - 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

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. This individual 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 are 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/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, and 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.

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.