DescriptionWe’d love to have you join our team as a Substation Test Engineer I in our Duluth, Georgia office 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.Job Summary:Test Engineer’s (I) have a focus on the system level. This role has a full technical responsibility for planning and coordinating complex projects. The Test Engineer will also assess the impact of projects on systems and take the steps necessary to minimize any adverse impacts. Test Engineers at this level will apply extensive technical expertise within Transmission or Distribution functional areas. This role will require identifying trends and creating system level solutions that require the use of ingenuity and creativity. These engineers must have competencies that enable them to write specifications for design and materials and have strong project management skills. Their decisions have operating company impact.What we Offer:The salary range for this position is starting at $30- $60 per hour - Commensurate, depending on relevant experience, education, and qualifications. We also offer semi-annual profit-sharing bonuses based on company profits to share in the mutual success! In the past, these have ranges between 3.5% - 11.5% of annual salary.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.
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
Fertility Benefits
Who You Are:
4-year BS Engineering Degree (ABET accredited degree) Professional Engineer (PE) Certificate OR 6(+) years’ experience in testing, commissioning, orP&C engineering 18-24 months as a Relay Technician Senior or equivalent or at a level of competency to bedetermined by management to be suitable for level increase Experience in some level of project management Valid Drivers License Must be able to pass a standard background check and drug screen
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Oversee the planning of complex projects and assess the impact of projects on the system Assess projects for any adverse impacts and use technical skills to fix these or minimize issues Use technical expertise to identify trends within Transmission or Distribution areas Generate test plans and procedures for projects Write specifications for design and materials for projects Use of various engineering software when working on projects including Adobe Acrobat Pro andvarious Transmission/Distribution application systems
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-KT1