Substation Project Engineer

Ampirical Solutions LLC; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership stipend

Wellness program

Fertility benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ampirical is seeking a Substation Project Engineer to lead engineering, design, and specifications for high voltage EPC projects. You will ensure adherence to QA/QC guidelines and coordinate with peers, engineers, and subcontractors to deliver on schedule and to quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in electrical design for utilities or energy sectors, 2+ years in project leadership, and hands-on experience with ETAP, WinIGS, and IEEE 88/998.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in engineering/design of electrical systems within Utilities or Energy Industries.
• 2+ years of experience in managing projects and leading substation projects.
• Experience with ETAP, WinIGS, IEEE 88/998.

Responsibilities

• Grows and manages relationships with alliance clients and communicates with clients and 3rd parties.
• Performs detailed design of high to EHV substations including diagrams, layouts, equipment specs, and cost estimates.
• Conducts project walk-downs, defines scope, and leads design package reviews and construction support.
• Manages proposals, bid preparation, schedules, and materials lists for substation projects.
• Performs quality reviews of engineering work for internal assets and sub-contractors.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

ETAP/WinIGS

IEEE 88/998

Tools

ETAP

WinIGS

IEEE 88/998

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: $130,000 - $202,000
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 Substation Project Engineer will be responsible for the engineering of EPC project designs, material, equipment, and construction specification development for high voltage substation projects. This Project Engineer will be accountable for ensuring adherence to Ampirical’s QA/QC guidelines and reviews the work of peers and Junior Engineers/Sub-Contractors to ensure timely project delivery and quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Grows and manages relationships with alliance clients. Communicate effectively and confidently with clients, internal group and 3rd parties. Respond to client’s inquiries timely.
• Performs and directs others in the detailed design of high to EHV utility substations including one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation physical layouts, selection of substation equipment, writing of substation equipment specifications, and construction cost estimates, general arrangement, equipment and electrical layout, grounding, outdoor bus design, protection and controls.
• Conducts project job walk down and defines the scope of work. Presides design package review meeting and provide construction support.
• Manages/developments of project proposals, bid preparation, project schedules, bill of materials, etc. for assigned Substation projects.
• Performs quality reviews of engineering work for both internal assets/sub-contractors on assigned projects.
• Defines processes, procedures, performing RCA's (Root Cause Analysis), performing corrective actions, and validating process control.

Who You Are:

• 7+ years of experience in the engineering/design of electrical systems within the Utilities or Energy Industries.
• 2+ years of experience in managing projects, delegation of work, directing others, and planning of substation projects.
• Experience with ETAP, WinIGS, IEEE 88/998.
• Technical Project Management Experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active PE or ability to acquire a PE within one year of employment.
• Project Management Professional.
• Experience working with PG&E.