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Form of workWe'd love to have you join our team as an Transmission and Distribution Electrical Engineer in our Covington, LA office.
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.
Division Overview:
Ampirical's Transmission & Distribution Division (T&D) manages and designs concurrent large-scale transmission projects. Our engineering employees have designed hundreds of miles of overhead transmission and distribution lines for a variety of energy clients. We utilize the latest in design software tools to provide a thorough technical line design.
Job Summary
The Transmission and Distribution Engineer II is responsible for the engineering, design, development, implementation, and analysis of Transmission and Distribution Line Power Systems. The Engineer II must ensure that all work is performed to the customer's reasonable expectations in a successful and profitable manner.
What we Offer:
We offer a highly competitive compensation & benefits package for all full-time employees. You can review all of the details of our benefits package here. Below are some highlights.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision effective your 1st day of employment
- 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting)
- 120 hours (about 15 days) of paid time off (PTO)
- 10 paid holiday days
- Flexible work schedule (every other Friday off)
- Opportunity for advancement and career growth
- Employer-sponsored Life Insurance, short-term and long-term Disability Insurance
- Gym Membership Stipend
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
- Pet Insurance
Who You Are
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
- 2+ years of experience in the field or equivalent experience with a utility or engineering firm.
- Experience in power system studies and understanding of distribution underground design.
- Must have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the specialized engineering field.
- PLS-CADD and PLS-Pole experience preferred
- Prefer to be familiar with NESC codes.
- Capable of establishing performance and delivery criteria for approval by the Manager of Engineering.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for engineering, design, development, implementation, analysis, and reporting of power systems and must be able to develop an understanding of project requirements, as assigned. Must be able to work on multiple projects and establish priority among them. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
- Consults with supervisor(s) regarding model accuracy, design, and engineering standards.
- Conducts field visits to project sites as necessary. Collaborates with other project stakeholders to provide engineering input and address any project issues.
- Performs engineering design evaluations or reviews.
- Recommends alterations to development and design, to improve quality of products and/or procedures.
- Helps peers with assigned tasks.
- Builds and presents training material on engineering topics or procedures.
- Performs any other duty or task as assigned from time to time by the Manager, Director, or Vice President of Transmission and Distribution.
EEO Statement:
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.
