DescriptionWe’d love to have you join our team as an Experienced Transmission Line Engineer as a remote employee.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 (https://youtu.be/ilneslhRWWY) 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 Senior Transmission Line Engineer is responsible for the design of the electric transmission, sub-transmission, and distribution lines. Our Engineers are responsible for regular ongoing interface with the client at their offices, and occasionally in the field at walk-downs and site visits. In a more senior role, individuals are responsible for the mentoring of junior Design Engineers.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 (https://ampirical.com/careers/) . Below are some highlights.The salary range for this position is starting at $80,000 - Commensurate, depending on relevant experience, education, and qualifications.
Medical, Dental, and Vision effective your 1 st 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 Engineering from an ABET accredited university - Civil or Electrical Engineering Degree strongly preferred
Civil or Electrical Professional Engineer (PE) License (or ability to obtain within 1 year)
3+ years transmission and/or distribution line design experience
Proficient in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, MFAD, and MS Excel
Ability to prioritize work, manage tasks for multiple projects under budget and time constraints
High level of personal initiative and the ability to interact with personnel, clients, and contractors
Strong problem solving and analytical skills and must be proficient on the computer
Passionate and curious about all aspects of technology
Possess intellectual inquisitiveness and demonstrate strong judgement in the face of ambiguity
Strong imagination and ability to bridge creative and technical conversations
Preferred (not required) Skills & Experience:
Experience with PLS-TOWER
Familiar with CPUC GO-95 & 131-D
Familiar with industry codes and standards and have experience as the technical lead on projects
Master’s in Structural Engineering
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Performing and overseeing the following daily responsibilities:
Design conceptual routes, layouts, preliminary and detailed designs and specifications for high voltage transmission lines and/or distribution lines
Plan and profile sheets, staking sheets, bills of materials (BOM), and stringing charts
Design criteria
Pole loading drawings, framing drawings, and construction drawings
Terrain models
Structure loading calculations
As-built revisions
Provide construction support.
Review and provide Quality Assurance (QA) for project engineering deliverables developed internally or by third parties.
Attend project site visits/walk downs.
Interface regularly with clients at their offices or in the field.
Support client’s project engineers as directed.
Travel may be required depending on the project.
Independently plan work to meet assigned general objectives.
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.#LI-BT1