Designer (Civil Foundation Design)

About Ampirical

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Why Ampirical?

Salary Range : $25.51- $44.25 per hour- 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

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.

Your Role: Designer- Foundations

The Substation Civil Designer – Foundation Focus is responsible for developing detailed foundation and structural support drawings for electrical substation facilities. This includes equipment foundations, structural pads, trench/conduit foundations, and associated details. The designer works under the supervision of engineers to ensure all foundation related drawings comply with industry codes, geotechnical requirements, and client standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Use AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, MicroStation, or Bentley Substation to produce foundation plans, structural layouts, and detailed construction drawings
• Prepare foundation plans, reinforcement details, anchor bolt layouts, and equipment pad drawings
• Apply a basic understanding of foundation concepts, structural loading principles, and geotechnical inputs
• Support development of IFC‑ready design packages, including sheets, details, and bill of materials
• Interpret geotechnical and soil boring reports with moderate oversight
• Coordinate with engineers and senior designers to incorporate load data, equipment requirements, and structural constraints
• Apply client standards and industry codes (ASCE, ACI, AISC) with moderate oversight
• Assist with preliminary foundation sizing and layout based on provided engineering inputs
• Conduct self‑checks to identify obvious errors before internal review
• Participate in field visits with guidance to collect information relevant to foundation layout or equipment support conditions
• Collaborate with project teams and communicate design status under supervision

Who You Are

• 2+ years of substation or structural/civil design experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology required (or additional two years’ experience in lieu of degree)
• Experience with AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, MicroStation, or Bentley Substation
• Basic understanding of structural and foundation concepts (load paths, bearing, reinforcement)
• Familiarity with interpreting geotechnical reports and soil boring logs
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with Bluebeam/PDF markup tools
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

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.