Transmission Engineer

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.

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Why Ampirical?

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Salary Range

: $76,016 - $112,492 (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: Transmission Engineer I

What You’ll Do

The Engineer I is responsible for the engineering, design, development, implementation, and analysis of Transmission and Distribution Line power systems. This role is responsible for project oversight and mentoring of Designers and Engineers. The Engineer III must perform regular ongoing interface with the client at their offices and occasionally in the field at job walks and site visits.

- Develops conceptual routes, terrain models, structure loading calculations, layouts, preliminary and detailed construction, detailed engineering and design, and specifications for high voltage transmission and/or distribution lines.

- Develops project engineering, design, and construction deliverables, including plan and profile sheets, staking sheets, bills of materials, stringing charts, pole loading drawings, framing drawings, and other construction drawings.

- Provides quality assurance and quality checks for project engineering deliverables developed internally or by third parties.

- Creates engineering and design project guidelines and criteria.

- Analyzes construction as-built revisions.

- Provides construction support, including responding to project Request for Information throughout the project life cycle.

- Supports client's project engineers, including interfacing regularly with the client at their offices or in the field, attending project job walks.

- Project oversight and mentoring of Designers and Engineers.

- Performs any other duty or task as assigned by the Manager, Director, or Vice President of Transmission and Distribution.

Qualifications

- 0+ years of transmission and/or distribution line design experience.

- Proficient in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, AutoCAD, and MFAD/Foundation Analysis and Design (FAD) Tools.

- Ability to prioritize work, manage tasks for multiple projects under budget, and comply with time constraints.

- High level of personal initiative and the ability to interact with personnel, clients, and contractors.

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.