Substation Engineering Manager

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

: $125,000 - $185,000 (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

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. Just as an ampere is the base unit for electric current, Ampirical takes pride in being on the leading edge of innovation and technology, allowing our industry to flow forward in a positive direction.

We show gratitude for our customers and uplift our team members who make it all happen. We embrace challenging - yet rewarding - work, and we invest in our people every step along the way.

Working at Ampirical is a career, not just a job. Please enjoy this video about our culture.

Job Summary

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the design and procurement of protective relaying equipment for substations, switchyards, and development of detailed site physical drawings. They are accountable for adherence to and revisions of design/construction scope processes. The Engineering Supervisor works closely with the client to ensure quality design to meet client's standards and provides field support and sometimes project management to the client during construction activities as required. The Engineering Supervisor may also be involved in physical and Protection and Control Commissioning. The Engineering Supervisor will be responsible for 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 and understanding 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.

- Identifies proper protection and control schemes for transmission and distribution substations, based on standards and client’s expectations.

- Selects proper protection devices for equipment within a substation.

- Prepares scopes of work and estimates for evaluating and designing substations, both physical and protection and control.

- Identifies proper equipment sizing and selection and prepare specifications.

- Prepares specification for labor erection.

- Ensures the maintenance and adherence of customer standards as it pertains to relay protection.

- Interfaces with clients and vendors

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.