Software Engineer I

About Us

A proud member of the Quanta Services family of companies, Ampacity, LLC (Ampacity) delivers a forward-thinking approach to structural and electrical solutions for clean energy transition projects. From design, kitting, and installation to comprehensive electrical procurement, Ampacity specializes in expert-engineered, field-ready solutions that accelerate project timelines and maximize impact. Made up of more than 350 passionate professionals committed to simplifying complexity across the energy value chain, Ampacity empowers customers to build smarter, faster, and more efficiently­—with the most reliable technology in the industry. Headquartered in California, Ampacity maintains facilities in Mississippi, Kentucky, and Iowa, with offices in Florida, Georgia, and Vermont. Since 2014, Ampacity has delivered nearly eight gigawatts of fully engineered clean energy systems across North America.

About This Role

If you want to build software that directly accelerates utility-scale solar deployment, this role at Ampacity offers the chance to work on a high-velocity internal product at the intersection of electrical design and automation. You’ll help evolve a custom Python-based design tool used to recreate solar site layouts, apply electrical wiring, and generate a bill of materials (BOM) for accurate quoting. The challenge is real and rewarding: improving speed and usability for engineering workflows, expanding electrical system coverage, and creating customer-facing deliverables that make complex system designs easier to understand. As the tool matures, you’ll also have opportunities to contribute to other Python initiatives across Ampacity—making this a strong role for growth.

Pay Range: $70,000 - $80,000

What You'll Do

• Build out and maintain the electrical team's BOM (bill of materials) tool
• Collaborate with the Electrical Engineering Manager and stakeholders to translate business requirements into reliable software solutions
• Write clean, readable, and well-documented code following standard engineering best practices
• Complete assigned tickets and deliver product-quality results with minimal rework
• Support other Python-related development projects as the role matures
• Potentially contribute to small-scale ML/AI tasks such as forecasting or prediction models over time
  
  

How Success Is Measured

• On-time delivery of assigned tasks with production-level quality
• Clear communication with stakeholders to ensure changes align with business needs
• Bugs resolved and enhancements delivered via Jira (or equivalent)
• Quality indicators: maintainable code, appropriate test coverage, successful code reviews, and stable releases
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Strong Python fundamentals — professional experience preferred, but a solid portfolio of personal or academic projects is accepted
• Familiarity with standard engineering tools: Git/GitHub, VSCode, Jira
• Experience with Python libraries/frameworks such as Django, Reflex, or Pandas
• Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with agile development practices
  
  

Nice to Have: Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure), Ability to read and interpret electrical layouts or design documents, Solar industry experience, utility-scale specifically

What You'll Get

💰 Competitive Total Compensation Industry-leading salary plus 401k for eligible employees

🏖️ Time Off That Matters Paid vacation, sick days, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement leave

⚖️ True Work-Life Balance Health resources and wellness support to help you thrive inside and outside of work

🏥 Comprehensive Health Coverage Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus additional health assistance

📈 Career Growth Opportunities Internal promotion priority with training and skills development programs

🤝 People-First Culture Diverse, inclusive environment where you're valued as a whole person

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.