Ampirical · 2 weeks ago
Substation Physical and Protection and Controls Staff Engineer
Fredericksburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $185K/yr
10+ years expAmpirical is shaping the future of the power grid with precision, innovation, and purpose. They are seeking a Substation Physical and Protection and Controls Staff Engineer to lead the development of substation electrical design packages and ensure compliance with industry standards while mentoring junior engineers and supporting construction teams.
ConsultingReal Estate
Responsibilities
Lead the development of substation electrical design packages including general arrangement, equipment layout, grounding, conduit, bus schemes, shielding, and lighting
Perform quality reviews of physical design packages to ensure compliance with industry and client standards
Prepare scopes of work, estimates, and construction drawing packages for bids
Support field teams during construction and review submittals for design alignment
Interface with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure project alignment and constructability
Identify appropriate protection and control schemes for transmission and distribution substations (69kV–500kV)
Select proper protection devices for substation equipment
Perform quality checks for relay protection drawing packages including wiring diagrams, schematics, protection panels, one-line, and three-line diagrams
Support and review load calculations for panels, battery systems, voltage drop, and other substation components
Assist substation field personnel and conduct field pre-inspections for turnkey projects involving protection panels, breakers, transformers, SCADA, and related equipment
Ensure adherence to customer standards and industry regulations related to relay protection
Act as Engineer of Record and provide backup support for design supervisors as needed
Mentor junior engineers and deliver technical training sessions
May manage the development of project proposals, bid preparation, and project schedules for assigned substation projects
Represent Ampirical at technical conferences and industry committees (e.g., IEEE)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university (preferred emphasis in Power Systems)
10 years of experience - Professional Engineer (PE) license required
12 + years of experience without a PE
10+ years of experience in substation design, including both physical and protection & control disciplines
Strong knowledge of SCADA, automation, settings, configuration, testing, commissioning, and protection & control engineering concepts
Familiarity with NERC/FERC, IEEE standards, and tools such as ETAP, WinIGS, IEEE 80/998
Experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, Bentley MicroStation/Substation software is a plus
Proven industry involvement (e.g., IEEE committees, conference presentations)
Ability to travel to meet with clients and attend technical conferences
Preferred
Engineering supervisory experience preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Ampirical
Ampirical is a utilities company that provides design engineering, project management, and construction services.
201-500 employees
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