Ampirical · 5 hours ago
Civil Engineer - Site
Covington, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $166K/yr
2+ years expAmpirical is shaping the future of the power grid with precision and innovation. The Substation Civil Engineer – Site Focus is responsible for performing advanced civil site engineering for electrical substation facilities, including design and analysis of site grading, drainage, and overall site layout while collaborating with internal teams and clients.
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Responsibilities
Prepare scopes of work, cost estimates, and technical proposals for civil site design on substation projects
Perform detailed site analysis including clearing requirements, grading design, surface modeling, drainage planning, and water flow calculations
Develop site, grading, and drainage plans along with associated civil engineering details for IFR/IFA/IFC deliverables
Integrate topographic survey data, geotechnical reports, hydrology reports, and client standards into site design
Interface with internal engineering groups, project managers, clients, and vendors to resolve technical issues and ensure design alignment
Review and validate site layouts, equipment arrangements, and access/maintenance requirements for constructability
Apply relevant codes and standards (ASCE, ACI, AASHTO, local stormwater regulations) with minimal oversight
Conduct quality checks on work produced by lower-level engineers and designers
Mentor junior engineers on design methods, modeling, and software use
Provide moderate field support including site walkdowns, basic construction review, and developing scopes of work for site improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
2+ years of civil design experience, preferably in utility, industrial, or infrastructure environments
Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD (grading, alignments, and basic drainage layouts)
Understanding of hydrology, drainage design, and grading principles
Ability to interpret geotechnical reports, site surveys, and topographical data
Familiarity with industry codes and standards (ASCE, AASHTO, ACI)
Experience with MS Office Suite and PDF markup tools (e.g., Bluebeam)
Experience with MicroStation or Bentley Substation is a plus
Engineer-in-Training (EIT / FE Certification) required, or additional 2 years of civil design experience in lieu of FE certification
Preferred
PE Certification 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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