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. Watch this video to get a glimpse into our culture.

Why Ampirical?

💰 Salary Range: $129,483 - $202,015
📈 Profit-Sharing Bonus: Semi-annual, performance-based (10% to 20% of salary)
🩺 Day-One Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
💼 401(k) with 4% match and immediate vesting
🏖️ PTO: Starting at 80 hours of vacation & 40 hours of sick time per year + 10 paid holidays
🗓️ Flexible Work Schedule: Every other Friday off
📚 Career Development: Advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement
🧘 Perks: Gym membership stipend, wellness program, fertility benefits, pet insurance, and more

Your Role: Supervisor of Transmission and Distribution Line Engineering

What You’ll Do

The Supervisor of Transmission and Distribution Line Engineering is responsible for overseeing a large team responsible for the engineering, design, development, implementation, and analysis of power systems and may include civil/structural distribution and transmission engineering and design. They are responsible for the direct supervision, project oversight and mentoring of Designers and Engineers. The Supervisor is required to conduct regular ongoing interface with the client at their offices and via teleconference and occasionally in the field at job walks and site visits. The Supervisor recommends, reviews, and provides quality assurance checks to engineering and design development and deliverables to improve quality of products and/or procedures. Using client standards, the Supervisor oversees teams that prepare construction work packages for implementation of recommended remediation measures, including preparation of drawings and creating material lists and many times will be the engineer of record on the project.

• Direct supervision, project oversight and mentoring of Designers, Engineers and Team Leads. 

• Oversees the teams developing project engineering, design and construction deliverables including plan and profile sheets, staking sheets, bills of materials, stringing charts, pole loading drawings, framing drawings, and other construction drawings. 

• Creates engineering and design project guidelines and criteria. 

• Provides quality assurance and quality checks for project engineering deliverables developed internally or by third parties. 

• Provides construction support including responding to project RFI's throughout the project life cycle.  

• Regularly interfaces with the client to ensure projects are completed to the client’s satisfaction, on time and under budget.

• Hires new team members.  

• Forms and leads new teams for new projects, programs, clients, etc

• Oversee new hire onboarding and training, conduct ongoing technical team trainings

• Coordinate with internal Project Management Organization to execute and deliver projects and manage project change

• Develop tools and processes to improve team efficiency, technical quality, and client satisfaction

• Develops proposals and work breakdown structure cost estimates for new projects in coordination with Business Development's & Leadership's strategic goals

Job Requirements

Required:

• 4 yr degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited University

• 8+ years of transmission and/or distribution line design experience or related utility experience

• 2+ years of direct Supervisorl/leadership experience (may coincide with years of technical experience)

• Professional Engineer license (PE) in any U.S. State or Project Management Professional certification (PMP)

• Ability to prioritize work, manage tasks for multiple projects and clients under budget and time constraints

• High level of personal initiative and the ability to interact with personnel, clients, and contractors

• Ability to manage direct reports and lead several teams of engineers and designers.

• Advanced knowledge of transmission or distribution line design principles and applicable codes

• Advanced proficiency in power line design and analysis software such as PLS-CADD or an equivalent

• Engagement in continuous improvement activities to expand personal technical knowledge base and skill set

• Demonstrated strong compositional and technical writing skills

Preferred

• Professional Engineer license (PE) in California

• Advanced proficiency in PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, Pls-Tower, MFAD/FAD Tools, and LPile

• Functional knowledge of CPUC General Order 95

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.

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