Designer; Civil Engineering and Design

About Ampirical

At Ampirical, we're shaping the future of the power grid with precision, innovation, and purpose. Just as the ampere is the foundation of electric current, Ampirical is a core force driving the energy sector forward. We focus on quality, forward‑thinking solutions, and empowering our team to grow and thrive. We don’t just build projects—we build careers. If you’re looking for a place where your contributions matter and your professional development is supported every step of the way, we’d love to meet you.

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  Salary Range
  : $25.51- $44.25 per hour
  - Commensurate (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications)
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  Profit‑Sharing Bonus
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  Semi‑annual, performance‑based (10% to 20% of salary)
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  Day‑One Benefits
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  Medical, Dental, Vision
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  401(k) with 4% match and immediate vesting
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  PTO
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  Starting at 80 hours of vacation & 40 hours of sick time per year + 10 paid holidays
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  Flexible Work Schedule
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  Every other Friday off
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  Career Development
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  Advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement
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  Perks
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  Gym membership stipend, wellness program, fertility benefits, pet insurance, and more

Ampirical’s Substation Engineering Division has recognized national expertise in the planning and design of new substations and high voltage electrical substations and switchyards. The mixture of our talents to offer all aspects of substation/switchyard design services, our trained resources to get the job done, and technical knowledge allows us to design a multitude of solutions to fit the client’s need.

The Substation Civil Designer– Site Focus is responsible for developing detailed civil site design drawings and construction packages for electrical substation facilities. This includes grading, drainage, site layout, fencing, conduit routing, and associated civil details. The designer works under the guidance of engineers and senior designers to ensure all site related drawings meet industry codes, client standards, and project requirements.

• Use AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Micro Station, or Bentley Substation to develop 2D drawings and 3D models for site‑related substation packages
• Prepare grading, drainage, site layout, fencing, access roads, and associated civil detail drawings
• Support development of construction packages, including IFR/IFA/IFC drawings
• Apply basic understanding of water flow and site drainage principles to preliminary layouts
  
  Interpret surveys, topographic data, and basic drainage or geotechnical reports with moderate oversight
• Coordinate with civil/electrical engineers and supervisors to obtain design inputs and resolve design issues
• Understand equipment clearances, access requirements, and constructability considerations for site design
• Apply client standards, industry codes (ASCE, AASHTO, ACI), and quality expectations with moderate oversight
• Perform preliminary grading using Civil 3D tools (surface modeling, alignments, profiles) with guidance
• Conduct self‑checks for accuracy and completeness before submitting for internal review
• Participate in field visits with senior staff to collect site measurements, photos, and verification data

• 2+ years of substation or civil design experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology required (or additional two years’ experience in lieu of degree)
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Micro Station, or Bentley Substation
• Basic understanding of grading, drainage, and site development concepts
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with Bluebeam/PDF markup tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Support collaborative team efforts and contribute to design discussions under supervision

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.