Substation Engineer - Electrical

J&T Business Consulting; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-One medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible work schedule (9/80)

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness and lifestyle perks

Job summary

Ampirical is seeking a dedicated Physical Substation Engineer in Covington, LA to join a multidisciplinary team shaping the electric power grid. You will design high-voltage substations, prepare drawings, and lead substation projects as Engineer of Record.

Requirements include a BSEE from ABET-accredited programs, FE certification, and hands-on ETAP/WinIGS experience. Travel to client sites may be required. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification.
• Hands-on experience with ETAP, WinIGS, and IEEE 80 / IEEE 998.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering designs of high-voltage substation systems and components per standards.
• Design substation layouts including GA, elevations, conduit plans, equipment layouts, grounding grids.
• Perform electrical engineering calculations using power system tools.
• Prepare drawing packages, specs, proposals, bid documents, and material estimates.
• QC and peer reviews of electrical engineering work.
• Serve as Lead Engineer and Engineer of Record on designated projects.
• Support construction phase execution and on-site inquiries.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project coordination

Technical communication

Education

BSEE from ABET-accredited program

FE certified

Tools

ETAP

WinIGS

AutoCAD

Bentley MicroStation

Bentley Substation

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Covington, United States | Posted on 08/28/2026

Salary Range: Starting at $70,000 - Commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Additional Compensation: Semi-annual profit-sharing bonus (performance-based, 10% to 20% of salary)

About the Role

Seeking a dedicated Physical Substation Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team shaping the future of the electric power grid in Covington, LA.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate engineering designs of high-voltage electrical substation systems and physical components adhering to utility, industry (IEEE), and client standards.
• Design substation physical layouts, including general arrangements, electrical elevations, conduit plans, equipment layouts, and grounding grids.
• Conduct electrical engineering calculations and analysis using specialized power system tools (e.g., ETAP, WinIGS, IEEE 80/998 standards).
• Prepare preliminary and construction-ready drawing packages, technical specifications, project proposals, bid documents, and material estimates.
• Perform quality control and technical peer reviews of electrical engineering work completed by internal engineers and subcontractors.
• Serve as the Lead Engineer and Engineer of Record (EOR) on designated substation projects.
• Support project execution during construction phases, resolving on-site technical inquiries and evaluating constructability considerations.
• Travel to client project sites and field installations as necessary.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET-accredited college or university.

Licensure & Certification: Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certified.

Engineering Tools & Standards: Hands-on experience with ETAP, WinIGS, and relevant industry codes (IEEE 80 / IEEE 998).

Technical Breadth: Demonstrated knowledge of physical substation design principles, grounding grid design, and high-voltage equipment layouts.

Desired Qualifications

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward a Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Proficiency in 2D drafting and 3D modeling using Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Bentley MicroStation, or Bentley Substation software.

Proven leadership and mentorship skills guiding early-career engineers.

Benefits & Compensation

• Day-One Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 4% company match and immediate 100% vesting
• Paid Time Off: Starting at 80 hours vacation, 40 hours sick time, plus 10 paid holidays per year
• Flexible Work Schedule: 9/80 schedule featuring every other Friday off
• Career Development: Direct advancement pathways and tuition reimbursement
• Wellness & Lifestyle Perks: Gym membership stipend, wellness program, fertility benefits, pet insurance, and company-sponsored activities

An Equal Opportunity Employer. Ampirical recruits, hires, trains, and promotes individuals without regard to age, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.