Designer II

About Ampirical

At Ampirical, we're shaping the future of the power grid with precision, innovation, and purpose. Just as the ampere is the foundation of electric current, Ampirical is a core force driving the energy sector forward. 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?

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Salary Range

: $58,801-$70,420 (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

Your Role: Designer II

The Designer II’s basic function is to design and produce drawings and specifications, which may include substation, relay protection, and civil/structural and assit with site commissioning including operating relay or CT test equipment. The drawings include preparation of substation physical drawings (plan view, sections, etc.) and protection control (one lines, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, etc.). The Designer II must ensure that all work is performed to the customer’s reasonable expectations in a successful and profitable manner. Accountability for the technical accuracy of plans and drawings. This position will spend on average up to 25% of the time on construction sites and will move around active building projects. The Designer II works closely with other designers and engineering on different levels of projects.

What You’ll Do

- Designs and develops physical layout drawings and specifications for power substations in AutoCAD.

- Designs and develops Protection and Control (P&C) drawings and specifications. Develop an understanding of project requirements, as assigned.

- Operates relay test equipment on job sites. Operates CT test equipment on job sites. Operates Megger on job sites. Performs physical inspections of grounds, structures, bus, switches, etc.

- Creates fault calculations in MathCad or equivalent.

- Creates models and TCC’s in SKM and/or ETAP.

What You Bring

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Education

: Associates Degree- Applied Science in Electrical Utility Technology required. Bachelors Degree in related field preferred.

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Experience : 4+ years of experience in design/drafting with a utility or engineering firm, or other applicable experience

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Skills

: Must have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the power engineering field.

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Bonus

: Design experience in Autodesk AutoCAD and/or MicrosStation

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.