Ampirical · 12 hours ago
Senior / Associate Staff Protection and Control Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$106K/yr - $165K/yr
7+ years expAmpirical is shaping the future of the power grid with precision, innovation, and purpose. The Senior or Associate Staff Protection & Control Engineer will identify protection schemes, select 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 (wiring diagrams, schematics, protection panels, one‑lines, three‑lines)
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
Interface with clients and vendors to ensure technical accuracy and project alignment
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
Collaborate with internal teams to refine design and construction processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited university
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
In lieu of PE: +2 years of additional experience
Senior Engineer: 7+ years in protection & control design within utilities or the energy sector
Associate Staff Engineer: 12+ years in protection & control design within utilities or the energy sector
Experience with ETAP, WinIGS, and IEEE 80/998
Strong knowledge of SCADA, automation, relay settings, RTU configuration, and P&C engineering concepts
Experience in the electric utility industry
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills
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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