Substation Relay & Controls Engineer

Ampirical Solutions LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership stipend

Wellness program

Fertility benefits

Pet insurance

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Ampirical is seeking a Relay Protection and Controls Engineer to design, procure, and support protective relaying equipment for substations, switchyards, and transmission lines. You’ll ensure design quality, follow client standards, and assist during construction activities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited) and 4+ years in utilities/energy, with experience in ETAP, IEEE codes, and AutoCAD/Bentley tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• 4+ years of experience engineering/designing electrical systems within the Utilities or Energy industry.
• Experience with ETAP, WinIGS, IEEE 88/998.
• Experience using Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Bentley MicroStation and/or Bentley Substation software to develop 2D drawings or 3D models are a plus.
• PE Certification.
• Knowledge of SCADA, automation, relay settings, RTU configuration, and Protection & Controls terms.
• Experience in electric utility or petro-chemical industries.
• BSEE Degree with 6+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify proper protection and control schemes for transmission and distribution substations.
• Select proper protection devices for equipment within a substation.
• Prepare scopes of work and estimates for evaluating and designing substations.
• Identify proper equipment sizing and order material.
• Ensure the maintenance and adherence of customer standards as it pertains to relay protection.
• Create drawing packages for substation relay protection including wiring diagrams and diagrams.
• Interface with clients and vendors.
• Perform load calculations for load panels, battery systems, voltage drop, and other substation components.
• Provide substation field support and field pre-inspection for turnkey projects.
• Mentor new engineers.

Skills

ABET-accredited degree in Electrical E

4+ years design/engineering experience

ETAP

WinIGS

IEEE 88/998

Autodesk AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Bentley MicroStation/Substation

PE Certification

SCADA/automation/relay protections

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

BSEE with 6+ years experience

Tools

ETAP

WinIGS

IEEE 88/998

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Bentley MicroStation

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: $80,000- $138,000 (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

Job Summary:

The Relay Protection and Controls Engineer is responsible for the design and procurement of protective relaying equipment for substations, switchyards, and transmission lines. They are accountable for adherence to and revisions of design/construction scope processes. The Senior Engineer works closely with the client to ensure quality design to meet client's standards and provides field support to the client during construction activities as required.

Who You Are:

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

• 4+ years of experience engineering/designing electrical systems within the Utilities or Energy industry

• Experience with ETAP, WinIGS, IEEE 88/998

• Experience using Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Bentley MicroStation and/or Bentley Substation software to develop 2D drawings or 3D models are a plus.

• PE Certification

• Knowledge and understanding of one or more of the following skillsets: SCADA, automation, relay settings, RTU configuration, and Protection & Controls engineering terms and concepts are a plus.

• Experience working with the electric utility industry or petro-chemical industry.

• BSEE Degree with 6+ years of experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify proper protection and control schemes for transmission and distribution substations.

• Select proper protection devices for equipment within a substation.

• Prepare scopes of work and estimates for evaluating and designing substations.

• Identify proper equipment sizing and order material.

• Ensure the maintenance and adherence of customer standards as it pertains to relay protection.

• Create drawing packages for substation relay protection that include wiring diagrams, schematics, protection panels, one-line, and three-line diagrams.

• Interface with clients and vendors.

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

• Perform substation field support and field pre-inspection for “turn-key” substation projects consisting of protection panels, circuit switchers, circuit breakers, transformers, control house, and supporting equipment.

• Mentor new engineers.
  

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.

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