Civil Engineer - Site Development

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Why Ampirical?

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Salary Range

: $100,000 - Commensurate (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications)

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Profit-Sharing Bonus

: Semi-annual, performance-based (10% to 20% of salary)

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Day-One Benefits

: Medical, Dental, Vision

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401(k)

with 4% match and immediate vesting

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PTO : Starting at 80 hours of vacation & 40 hours of sick time per year + 10 paid holidays

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Flexible Work Schedule

: Every other Friday off

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Career Development

: Advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement

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Perks

: Gym membership stipend, wellness program, fertility benefits, pet insurance, and more

Job Summary

The Substation Site Engineer works within a multi-discipline team to develop efficient and reliable design of site, drainage, and access for Substation facilities. This engineer is accountable for developing substation site related drawings in accordance with customer scope of work and standards, industry standards and best practices, and local zoning development codes ensuring minimal cost, durability, and constructability of site. This engineer will provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to less experienced engineers within the department. This engineer will be responsible for all phases of designing sites for electrical transmission, switching, and distribution substations for the electric utility industry. Tasks may include permitting and supporting construction and establishing substation material and construction standards.

Who You Are

- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited university. - 4+ years of experience engineering/designing site facilities preferably within the Utilities or Energy industry.

- Experience using Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D software to develop site designs and produce 2D drawings.

- EIT certification preferred but not required

- FE Certified

- California PE Certification is a plus.

Duties And Responsibilities

- Deliver accurate civil site engineering designs for electrical substation facilities that meet industry and client standards and applicable codes.

- Perform quality reviews of civil engineering work for both peers/sub-contractors on assigned projects.

- May act as lead engineer and/or engineer of record (with PE) for projects.

- Design substation sites to include site plans, storm water management, grading and drainage, retention / detention ponds, access roads, permits, and other site related functions.

- Prepare bid and construction drawing packages.

- Review incoming submittals for alignment with design and constructability of methods.

- May manage the development of project proposals, bid preparation, project schedules, etc.

- Assist project team during construction on site development issues.

- Travel to client site as needed.

- 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 up to 500kV.

- Project Management: Perform team project management duties and participate on project teams where the team is responsible for project scheduling, cost management, and coordination of all aspects of the project.

- Standards and Specifications: Prepare and maintain substation material, design and construction specifications and standards, incorporating expertise to address unique local environmental requirements.

- Permitting: Ensure permitting requirements are met for projects.

- Communications: Maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels and departments. 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 complete and efficient development and construction of substation

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, sickle-cell trait, status as a tobacco user or non-user, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.