Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ampirical is a company focused on innovating the power grid and empowering its team. They are seeking a Power Commissioning Engineer I with substation experience to develop commissioning plans, perform testing on substation equipment, and ensure compliance with safety standards while traveling regionally or nationally.
Responsibilities
- Develop commissioning plans for substation projects, including physical design and protection & control (P&C) components
- Create relay settings files for SEL, GE, and Basler relays using protection summaries and AC/DC schematics
- Perform testing and commissioning on substation equipment such as circuit breakers, power transformers, CTs/PTs, switches, bus systems, and protective relays
- Conduct electrical testing including insulation resistance, contact resistance, power factor (Doble), TTR, winding resistance, timing, SFRA, and GPS‑based end‑to‑end relay testing
- Test current transformers, relay panels, and verify full protective relay functionality
- Support and perform SCADA and SCADA/RTU I/O verification, including automation testing
- Adjust and verify the operation of group‑operated switches
- Troubleshoot relay misoperations, equipment failures, and protection logic issues
- Interpret and verify one‑line diagrams, wiring schematics, protection logic, and as‑built drawings
- Operate industry‑standard test equipment including Megger, Doble, Vanguard, and Omicron
- Maintain accurate documentation including test reports, relay settings, and redline/as‑built drawings
- Ensure compliance with NETA, NERC PRC, OSHA, NFPA 70E, and utility safety standards
- Collaborate with engineers, design teams, utilities, contractors, and field personnel
- Travel regionally or nationally (50–75%), including overnight stays
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to pass drug and background screenings
- No travel restrictions
- Strong mechanical/technical aptitude and safety‑first mindset
- NICET Level I (Power Testing) or ability to obtain within 12 months
- Ability to obtain a TWIC card
- Detailed knowledge of relay systems and substation equipment
- Understanding of substation physical design and P&C
- Understanding of protection concepts around bus, transformer, transmission line, and distribution line protection
- OSHA 10 or 30
- OSHA Electrical Safety / NFPA 70E (or ability to obtain)
- Experience in energized substations under utility safety rules
- Familiarity with SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, Basler, and other relay manufacturers
- Knowledge of NETA ATS/ASTM, IEEE, NERC PRC, and NESC standards
Benefits
- 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
Company Overview
- Ampirical is a utilities company that provides design engineering, project management, and construction services. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in Mandeville, Louisiana, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://ampirical.com.
Company H1B Sponsorship
- Ampirical has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 4 in 2025, 5 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 6 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.