Protection and Control Engineer

Overview

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Ampirical is 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
: $102,000 - $140,000 - Commensurate (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications)

Profit-Sharing Bonus
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Semi-annual, performance-based (10% to 20% of salary)

Day-One Benefits
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Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with 4% match and immediate vesting

PTO
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Starting at 80 hours of vacation & 40 hours of sick time per year + 10 paid holidays

Flexible Work Schedule
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Every other Friday off

Career Development
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Advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement

Perks
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Gym membership stipend, wellness program, fertility benefits, pet insurance, and more

Your Role
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Protection and Control Engineer

• 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 including wiring diagrams, schematics, protection panels, one-line, and three-line diagrams.
• 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 involving protection panels, breakers, transformers, control houses, and supporting equipment.
• Interface with clients and vendors to ensure project alignment and technical accuracy.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to revise and maintain design/construction scope processes.

• 🎓 Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

• 📊 Experience
• 5+ years of experience in protection and control design within the utilities or energy industry.
• Experience with ETAP, WinIGS, and IEEE 80/998.

• 💡 Skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Inventor, Bentley Micro Station, and/or Bentley Substation software (2D/3D modeling experience is a plus).
• Knowledge of SCADA, automation, relay settings, RTU configuration, and protection & control engineering concepts.
• Experience in the electric utility or petrochemical industry.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Ampirical is an Equal Opportunity Employer, meaning we do not discriminate based on characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Industries
• Utilities

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