Entry Level Civil Engineer

We’d love to have you join our team as a Civil Engineer in our Metairie, Louisiana 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.

Job Summary:

The Civil Engineer works within a multi-disciplinary team work on large-scale power grid projects for major energy providers throughout the states. You'll join a team committed to bringing technology to the power industry while understanding, respecting, and protecting the reliability of the electrical grid.

What we Offer:

We offer a competitive highly 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 starting at $69,000 - Commensurate, depending on relevant experience, education, and qualifications. 

• 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
• Fertility Benefits

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited university (upcoming graduates welcome to apply!)
• EIT or FE certification preferred, but not required
• Internship experience preferred, but not required

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design conceptual routes, layouts, preliminary and detailed designs and specifications for high voltage transmission lines and/or distribution lines
• Plan and profile sheets, staking sheets, bills of materials (BOM), and stringing charts
• Design criteria
• Pole loading drawings, framing drawings, and construction drawings
• Structure loading calculations
  
• Review and provide Quality Assurance (QA) for project engineering deliverables developed internally or by third parties.
• Attend project site visits/walk downs.
• Interface regularly with clients at their offices or in the field.
• Support client’s project engineers as directed.

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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