Ampirical · 13 hours ago
Experienced Protection and Control Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $140K/yr
3+ years expAmpirical is shaping the future of the power grid with innovation and purpose. The Experienced Protection and Control Engineer will identify protection and control schemes for substations, select protection devices, prepare work scopes, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring adherence to client standards and industry regulations.
ConsultingReal Estate
Responsibilities
Identify appropriate protection and control schemes for transmission and distribution substations
Select protection devices and ensure proper equipment sizing and material procurement
Prepare scopes of work, estimates, and drawing packages including wiring diagrams, schematics, protection panels, one-line, and three-line diagrams
Perform load calculations for panels, battery systems, voltage drop, and other substation components
Ensure adherence to client standards and industry regulations related to relay protection
Provide field support and conduct pre-inspections for turnkey substation projects involving protection panels, breakers, transformers, control houses, and supporting equipment
Interface with clients and vendors to ensure project alignment and technical accuracy
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
Collaborate with internal teams to revise and maintain design/construction scope processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited university
FE required for both levels (or +2 years experience in lieu of FE)
Engineer III: 3+ years of experience in protection and control design within the utilities or energy industry
Engineer IV: 5+ years of experience with demonstrated technical depth and project leadership
Experience with ETAP, WinIGS, and IEEE 80/998
Knowledge of SCADA, automation, relay settings, RTU configuration, and protection & control engineering concepts
Experience in the electric utility industry
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred
PE preferred for Engineer IV
Benefits
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
Company
Ampirical
Ampirical is a utilities company that provides design engineering, project management, and construction services.
201-500 employees
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