Substation Physical Engineer
Substation Physical Engineer
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Job Description
Wed love to have you join our team as a Substation Engineer in Richmond VA.
Company Overview:
Ampirical has been committed to improving and strengthening the power grid since the companys inception. Just as an ampere is the base unit for electric current Ampirical takes pride in being on the leadingedge of innovation and technology allowing our industry to flow forward in a positive direction.
We show gratitude for our customers and uplift our team members who make it all happen. We embrace challenging yet rewarding work and we invest in our people every step along the way.
Working at Ampirical is a career not just a job. Please enjoythis videoabout our culture.
Division Overview:
Ampiricals Substation Engineering Division has recognized national expertise in the planning and design of new substations and high voltage electrical substations and switchyards. The mixture of our talents to offer all aspects of substation/switchyard design services our trained resources to get the job done and technical knowledge allows us to design a multitude of solutions to fit the clients need.
Job Summary:
The Substation Engineer works within a multidiscipline team to develop efficient and reliable design of electrical systems and components for Substation Facilities. This Engineer is accountable for developing substation electrical drawings in accordance with RFQ scope of work ensuring constructability of design. This individual provides leadership mentorship and/or guidance to less experienced engineers within the department. This position is responsible for all phases of designing mid to high voltage electrical transmission switching and distribution substations (and stations) for the electric utility industry permitting and overseeing the construction of capital substation projects and for establishing and maintaining substation material and construction standards.
What we Offer:
We offer a highly competitive compensation & benefits package for all fulltime employees. You can review all of the details of our benefits package here. Below are some highlights.
The salary range for this position is starting at $100000$150000 depending on relevant experience education and qualifications. We also offer semiannual profitsharing bonuses based on company profits to share in the mutual success! In the past these have ranges between 3.5 11.5 of annual salary.
- Medical Dental and Vision effective your 1st day of employment
- 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting)
- 120 hours (about 15 days) of paid time off (PTO)
- 10 paid holiday days
- Flexible work schedule (every other Friday off)
- Opportunity for advancement and career growth
- Employersponsored Life Insurance shortterm and longterm Disability Insurance
- Gym Membership Stipend
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
- Pet Insurance
- Fertility Benefits
Who You Are:
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineeringfrom 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.
- EIT Certification preferred (not required)
- FE Certified
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver accurate designs of high voltage electrical substation components that meet industry and client standards and applicable codes.
- Perform quality reviews of electrical engineering work for both peers/subcontractors on assigned projects.
- May act as lead Engineer and Engineer of Record for projects.
- Design substation systems and components to include general arrangement equipment and electrical layout grounding bills of material etc.
- Prepare construction drawing packages for bids and review incoming submittals for alignment with design and constructability of methods.
- May manage the development of project proposals bid preparation project schedules etc. for assigned Substation projects.
- Assist project team during construction on electrical substation issues.
- Travel to client sites/field as necessary.
- Substation Design: Perform duties associated with all phases of substation design work including (but not limited to): station sighting site preparation physical and electrical facilities electrical design structural design foundation design and permitting for station voltages through 138kV.
- Project Management: Perform team project management duties and participate on project teams where the teams are responsible for project scheduling cost management and coordination of all aspects of the project.
- Contract Administration: Prepare and administrate construction contracts.
- Standards and Specifications: Prepare and maintain substation material design and construction specifications and standards incorporating special expertise to address unique local environmental problems.
- Permitting: Ensure permitting requirements are met for projects.
- Compliance: Demonstrate compliance with applicable NERC standards as they apply to Operations. Interface with E&O workgroups to support their compliance efforts as needed. Assist with training as required by the NERC standards.
- Communications: Maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels. Ensure smooth operations productive communications and effective understanding during all interpersonal contacts. Provide current and accurate information to all requesters courteously and in a timely manner.
- Technical Support: Provide technical support to other employees and contractors to insure safe reliable and efficient operation of electric system.
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 sicklecell trait status as a tobacco user or nonuser or any other classification protected by federal state or local law.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
