We’d love to have you join our team as a Substation Project Manager in our San Ramon, CA office.

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 about our culture.

Division Overview:

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.

Job Summary:

Plan, direct, coordinate, and budget construction and maintenance of structure, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project, and oversee its organization scheduling and implementation.

What we Offer:

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. Below are some highlights. 

The salary range for this position is $100,000-$150,000, dependent upon experience 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 ranged between 3.5% - 11.5% of annual salary.

• 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

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferably Civil or Electrical Engineering) OR Business Administration required
• PMP Certification preferred
• Project Management experience in utility projects, ideally electric interconnection projects, and/or substation and transmission line projects.
• Advanced organizational skills to manage multiple complex transmission line projects ensuring safety, cost, schedule, scope, and quality is met
• Understanding of project budget tracking, funding, authorization requests, change orders, etc.
• Superior interpersonal skills to operate within a matrix environment
• Outstanding leadership skills to build and motivate project teams
• Exceptional presentation skills
• Excellent computer system skills related cost and schedule reporting (specifically Primavera and Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of SAP and understanding of forecasting and schedules in P6
• Understanding of Interconnection agreements
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading a team of Design and Construction Engineers in the execution of T&D Line projects from initiation of the project through close out.
• Responsible for managing project budgets ranging from $250K - $50 million.
• Manage project schedules and deliverables to meet external customer goals.
• Interface with all internal and external stakeholders affected by the project including project team, management, end users, governmental/regulatory agencies, and vendors.
• Report project status weekly and monthly to upper management, including comprehensive cost reviews and projections.

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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