Substation Engineering Supervisor Engineering · San Ramon Office

Ampirical; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range and bonus

Day-one benefits

401(k) with match

PTO and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Ampirical is seeking a Substation Engineering Supervisor to lead relay protection and substation design for transmission and distribution projects in California.

You’ll mentor staff, prepare scopes of work and drawings, perform power system studies, and verify protection settings with ASPEN, ETAP, and AcSELerator, while coordinating with clients and vendors. This role also includes field support and design reviews, with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 8+ years of substation design experience in the electric utility industry.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and train engineering staff in relay protection and substation design.
• Identify and implement protection and control schemes for transmission and distribution substations.
• Prepare scopes of work, estimates, and conceptual designs for substation projects.
• Create and review drawing packages including wiring diagrams, schematics, protection panels, one-line and three-line diagrams.
• Conduct power system studies including short-circuit analysis, coordination, and relay loadability.
• Utilize software tools (ASPEN, ETAP, AcSELerator) to develop and validate protection settings.
• Perform load calculations for panels, battery systems, and voltage drop.
• Support field personnel during construction and pre-inspection of turnkey substation projects.

Skills

Engineering supervision

Strong communication

MS Office

Client travel

Education

ABET-accredited BSEE

PE license preferred

Tools

ASPEN

ETAP

AcSELerator

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: $124,000 - $170,000 - 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

Your Role: Substation Engineering Supervisor

What You’ll Do

• Supervise, mentor, and train engineering staff in relay protection and control design as well as Substation physical design.

• Identify and implement appropriate protection and control schemes for transmission and distribution substations.

• Select protection devices and ensure proper equipment sizing and specification.

• Prepare scopes of work, estimates, and conceptual designs for substation projects.

• Create and review drawing packages including wiring diagrams, schematics, protection panels, one-line, and three-line diagrams.

• Conduct power system studies including short-circuit analysis, relay coordination, CT performance, and relay loadability.

• Utilize software tools such as ASPEN, ETAP, and AcSELerator to develop and validate protection settings.

• Perform load calculations for panels, battery systems, voltage drop, and other substation components.

• Support field personnel during construction and pre-inspection of turnkey substation projects.

• Deliver accurate designs of high-voltage electrical substation components that meet industry and client standards.

• Design substation systems and components including general arrangement, equipment layout, grounding, conduit, and bills of material.

• Prepare construction drawing packages for bids and review incoming submittals for alignment with design and constructability.

• Perform quality reviews of electrical engineering work for both peers and subcontractors.

• Interface with clients and vendors to ensure project alignment and technical accuracy.

• Provide technical guidance on relay settings schemes for various system topologies.

• Perform quality control and peer reviews of settings calculations and fault analysis studies.

What You Bring

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Experience:

• 8+ years of Substation design experience in the electric utility industry.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Skills:

• Engineering supervision or project management experience preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Ability to travel to client sites and attend technical conferences.

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.