Substation Foundations Engineer — Flexible Fridays

Ampirical Solutions LLC; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with 4% match

PTO and holidays

Flexible work schedule: Every other Fr

Job summary

Ampirical Solutions LLC in California is seeking a Civil Engineer to lead foundation design for substations, interpreting geotechnical data and performing advanced calculations. You will develop foundation plans, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with clients and vendors.

Responsibilities include analyzing soil conditions, ensuring code compliance (ASCE/ACI/AISC/AASHTO), and providing field support. A BS in Civil Engineering is required, with 3+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 3+ years of foundation or structural engineering experience; 2 additional years accepted in lieu of FE certification.
• Proficiency in foundation and structural analysis software (L‑Pile, RISA, Autodesk Inventor, etc.)
• Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering principles and interpretation of soil boring data
• Experience designing foundations for utility, industrial, or infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of ASCE, ACI, AISC, and AASHTO standards
• Ability to develop detailed foundation plans and calculation packages with minimal oversight
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Civil 3D; Bentley MicroStation or Bentley Substation experience is a plus
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office and PDF markup tools (e.g., Bluebeam)

Responsibilities

• Prepare scopes of work, estimates, and technical documentation for foundation engineering on substation projects
• Identify appropriate foundation types based on geotechnical conditions, environmental factors, and loading requirements
• Perform advanced foundation engineering calculations including bearing capacity, settlement, uplift resistance, lateral resistance, structural load combinations, and equipment loading
• Conduct structural analysis for substation equipment foundations and support structures
• Develop foundation plans, sections, reinforcement details, and calculation packages for IFR/IFA/IFC deliverables
• Interpret and analyze soil boring logs, geotechnical reports, and site investigation data with minimal oversight
• Interface with internal engineering teams, project managers, clients, and vendors to communicate technical solutions and coordinate design decisions
• Apply governing codes and standards independently (ASCE, ACI, AISC, AASHTO)
• Perform peer checks on lower-level engineering work and carry out formal QC reviews with minimal correction needed
• Mentor junior engineers on foundation engineering principles, analysis techniques, and software tools
• Provide moderate field support including review of foundation excavations, reinforcement placement, and troubleshooting construction issues
• Support construction teams by answering technical questions and providing limited field analysis under senior guidance

Skills

Foundation engineering

Structural analysis

Geotechnical data interpretation

Code compliance

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

L-Pile

RISA

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Bentley MicroStation

Bentley Substation

Job description

Ampirical Solutions LLC in California is seeking a Civil Engineer to lead foundation design for substations, interpreting geotechnical data and performing advanced calculations. You will develop foundation plans, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with clients and vendors.

Responsibilities include analyzing soil conditions, ensuring code compliance (ASCE/ACI/AISC/AASHTO), and providing field support. A BS in Civil Engineering is required, with 3+ years of relevant experience.