Senior / Associate Staff Protection and Control Engineer
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.
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Why Ampirical?
💰 Salary Range:
Senior Engineer-
7+ years of experience
PE required. In lieu of PE, 2 additional years of experience required
$106,000- $165,000 - Commensurate (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications)
Associate Staff Engineer-
12+ years of experience
PE Required. In lieu of PE, 2 additional years of experience
$124,000- $193,000 - Commensurate (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications)
📈 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: Senior or Associate Staff Protection & Control Engineer
We are open to remote but do prefer in office. Our office is located in Duluth, GA. If you are open to relocation please let us know!
What You’ll Do
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 (wiring diagrams, schematics, protection panels, one‑lines, three‑lines)
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
Interface with clients and vendors to ensure technical accuracy and project alignment
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
Collaborate with internal teams to refine design and construction processes
Associate Staff Engineers are expected to demonstrate deeper technical leadership, broader project ownership, and increased mentorship responsibilities.
What You Bring
🎓 Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited university
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
In lieu of PE: +2 years of additional experience
📊 Experience
Senior Engineer: 7+ years in protection & control design within utilities or the energy sector
Associate Staff Engineer: 12+ years in protection & control design within utilities or the energy sector
Experience with ETAP, WinIGS, and IEEE 80/998
💡 Skills
Strong knowledge of SCADA, automation, relay settings, RTU configuration, and P&C engineering concepts
Experience in the electric utility industry
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills
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.
- Department
- Engineering
- Role
- Sr. Engineer
- Locations
- Remote
- Yearly salary
- $106,000 - $193,000
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