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Substation Project Engineer

Ampirical Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, CA

1d ago

$130k - $202k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Controls Engineering Design Engineering

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Job Description

Ampirical supports engineers with benefits and flexibility built for long-term stability, including day-one medical, dental, and vision, a 401(k) with 4% match and immediate vesting, and time off starting with 80 hours of vacation plus 40 hours of sick time, along with 10 paid holidays. You will also have a flexible schedule with every other Friday off, and performance-based profit-sharing paid semi-annually (10% to 20% of salary).

This onsite role in Sacramento, CA focuses on delivering high-voltage substation engineering for EPC projects. The Substation Project Engineer helps Ampirical maintain QA/QC standards while supporting timely, high-quality delivery through peer and subcontractor review.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with alliance clients, communicating clearly and confidently with clients, internal teams, and third parties while responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
Lead and direct detailed design for high to EHV utility substations, including one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation physical layouts, and selection and specification of substation equipment.
Develop and review construction documentation and estimates, supporting general arrangement, equipment and electrical layout, grounding, outdoor bus design, and protection and controls.
Perform and manage project job walk-downs, define the scope of work, preside over design package review meetings, and provide construction support.
Manage and develop proposal and bid materials including project schedules and bill of materials for assigned substation projects.
Conduct quality reviews of engineering deliverables for internal work and subcontractors on assigned projects.
Define and apply processes and procedures, perform RCA (Root Cause Analysis), implement corrective actions, and validate process control.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in the engineering/design of electrical systems within the Utilities or Energy industries.
2+ years of experience managing projects, delegating work, directing others, and planning substation projects.
Experience with ETAP, WinIGS, and 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 (PMP).
Experience working with PG&E.

Compensation: $130,000 to $202,000 per year.

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