Substation Engineer - Electrical Design

J&T; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

PTO & Holidays

9/80 schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ampirical in Covington, LA is seeking a Physical Substation Engineer to help shape the electric power grid. You will design and develop high‑voltage substation packages, convert RFQ requirements into constructible designs, and serve as Engineer of Record on capital projects.

You will create layouts, grounding grids, conduits, BOMs; perform power‑system calculations using ETAP and WinIGS; review designs; mentor engineers; and travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with ABET accreditation.
• FE certification required or in progress.
• Hands‑on ETAP/WinIGS experience and IEEE 80/998 familiarity.
• Knowledge of physical substation design, grounding grids, and HV layouts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑voltage substation designs meeting IEEE and client standards.
• Create layouts, grounding grids, and conduit plans for substations.
• Perform electrical calculations using ETAP/WinIGS tools.
• Prepare drawings, technical specs, proposals, and BOMs.
• Lead projects as Engineer of Record and provide technical oversight.
• Support construction and travel to client sites as needed.

Skills

Substation design

Power systems analysis

Leadership/mentorship

Grounding design

Education

ABET‑accredited BSEE

FE certification

EIT/PE on track

Tools

ETAP

WinIGS

AutoCAD

Inventor

MicroStation

Bentley Substation

Job description

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.

In this role, you will design and develop efficient, reliable preliminary and detailed engineering packages for high-voltage electrical substation facilities. You will translate client RFQ requirements into constructible designs, author bills of material (BOM), perform grounding and layout studies, provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior engineering staff, and serve as a lead engineer on assigned substation capital projects.

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

Ampirical offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package designed to empower employees and support career growth:

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.