Substation Project Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with 4% match and immediate v​?

PTO: 80 hours vacation, 40 hours sick,

10 paid holidays

Flexible Schedule: Every other Friday"

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership stipend

Wellness program

Fertility benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ampirical? Ampirical, a leader in power-grid engineering, seeks a Substation Project Engineer to design high voltage substations, develop equipment specifications, and ensure QA/QC compliance.

You will coordinate with clients, manage design packages, and support construction with detailed engineering deliverables. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in electrical design for utilities, plus 2+ years project management, with ETAP, WinIGS, and IEEE 88/998 experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in engineering/design of electrical systems within utilities or energy industries.
• 2+ years of experience in managing projects, delegation of work, directing others, and planning substation projects.
• Experience with ETAP, WinIGS, IEEE 88/998.

Responsibilities

• Grows and manages relationships with alliance clients and communicates effectively with clients, internal groups, and third parties.
• Performs and directs detailed design of high to EHV utility substations including one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, SCADA, conduit and cable sizing/routing, layouts, equipment selection, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Conducts project job walk downs, defines scope of work, and presides design package reviews while providing construction support.
• Manages development of project proposals, bid preparation, schedules, and bills of materials for substation projects.
• Performs quality reviews of engineering work for internal assets and subcontractors on assigned projects.
• Defines processes, performs RCA, corrective actions, and validates process control.

Skills

Client communication

Electrical design

Project management

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/development 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.