Engineering Program Manager

Engineering Program Manager

This is an on-site position in our Metairie LA Office.

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.

Salary Range: $150,000+ - 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

The Engineering PMO Department provides Project Management and Contract compliance with structure and oversight that support Ampirical's engineering teams in delivering high-quality power delivery projects. The department manages proposals, scope, schedule, budget, and risk while ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and industry standards. Serving as a central hub for coordination, communication, and project controls, the PMO drives consistency, accountability, and smooth execution across all engineering projects.

Ampirical's Engineering PMO is seeking an Engineering Program Manager to manage the engineering contract scope for a portfolio of related projects and task orders, typically in the $1M to $5M range, across multiple engineering disciplines. Coordinates scope, schedule, budget, risk, and resources across the portfolio and oversees engineering deliverables to confirm they meet client contract requirements, applicable codes, and the standard of care. Serves as a program-level contact for clients and stakeholders, supports proposal development and contract negotiation, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and mentors project managers and engineering staff on program management practices.

What You'll Do:

• Manage contract scope, budget, schedule, resources, and risk for a portfolio of multi-discipline engineering projects and task orders; prepare monthly status reports covering scope, risk, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Develop and maintain engineering budgets (bottom-up with top-down comparison and market value analysis), milestone schedules, and resource plans; align scheduling and performance reporting across projects to program goals.
• Review and negotiate client, subconsultant, and MSA terms and conditions with the legal team; maintain risk registers; administer milestones, deliverables, and change orders.
• Oversee engineering deliverables for quality, code compliance, and standard of care; ensure project safety plans, quality assurance plans, and environmental, land use, and permitting requirements are met, including engineering seal requirements.
• Lead competitive bids and qualifications for multi-discipline proposals, including MSAs; support business development and capture activities for larger opportunities.
• Serve as the program-level contact for clients and stakeholders; lead meetings, resolve cross-project conflicts, manage expectations, and plan and lead site visits and field coordination as needed.
• Mentor project managers and engineering staff, support onboarding and training, and promote best practices and lessons learned across projects.

What You Bring:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field (or PMP in lieu of degree)
• Minimum 15+ years of project management experience in utilities engineering or a closely related technical field
• PE license and/or PMP certification

Desired Qualifications:

• Candidates with prior training or demonstrated proficiency in the following are strongly preferred:
• Negotiation Training
• Proposal and Win Theme Training
• Risk Analysis and Risk Management
• Contract Law
• Time Management
• The Art of Supervision
• Crucial Conversations
• Scheduling
• Safety in Design; OSHA 10 and/or 30

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.