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About Ampirical

At Ampirical, we're shaping the future of the power grid with precision, innovation, and purpose. 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

  $125,000 - $185,000 (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

  
  

We'd love to have you join our team as an Engineering Manager in Boise, ID. This position has growth opportunity to become a Manager. We are specifically looking for someone with substation experience.

Company Overview

Ampirical has been committed to improving and strengthening the power grid since the company's inception. We emphasize innovation and technology to allow the industry to move forward. We show gratitude for our customers and invest in our people every step along the way. Working at Ampirical is a career, not just a job.

Job Summary

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the design and procurement of protecting relaying equipment for substations, switchyards, and development of detailed site physical drawings. They are accountable for adherence to design/construction scope processes. The Engineering Supervisor works closely with the client to ensure quality design, provides field support and project management during construction activities as required. The Engineering Supervisor may be involved in physical and Protection and Control Commissioning and will supervise a team of Engineering Designers and Drafters.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university, emphasis on Power
• 5+ years of experience with substations and co-ops
• Management and training experience preferred
• Fundamentals of Engineering Certification (preferred, not required)
• PE License (preferred, not required)
• Adherence to Rural Utilities Services (RUS) standards for physical substation design
• Experience working in the electric utility industry
• Detailed understanding of grounding/shielding analysis and concepts
• Knowledge of one or more of the following skillsets:
  • SCADA, automation, relay settings, RTU configuration, substation physical electrical design, and Protection & Controls engineering terms and concepts

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Train, coach, supervise, and mentor Engineers.
• Identify proper protection and control schemes for transmission and distribution substations, based on standards and client expectations.
• Select proper protection devices for equipment within a substation.
• Prepare scopes of work and estimates for evaluating and designing substations, both physical and protection and control.
• Identify proper equipment sizing and selection and prepare specifications.
• Prepare specification for labor erection.
• Ensure the maintenance and adherence of customer standards as it pertains to relay protection.
• Interface with clients and vendors.

Ampirical is an Equal Opportunity Employer, meaning we do not discriminate based on characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Internship

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Utilities

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