Ampirical

What Ampirical does

Ampirical is a private, engineering-led power infrastructure services firm founded in 2006 and headquartered in Covington, Louisiana, with additional offices across Louisiana and California. The company delivers end-to-end services across the electricity delivery value chain — substation, transmission, distribution, protection & control, power system studies, SCADA and communications, testing and commissioning, and full EPC execution — supported by a workforce of 101–250 employees and ISO 9001:2015 certification.

The firm serves four named customer segments: Investor-Owned Utilities, Data Centers, Generation & Transmission Cooperatives, and Cooperatives & Municipalities. Its revenue model is project-based, monetizing engineering hours, design packages, EPC delivery, and field services against utility and infrastructure clients. With the acquisition of Cappstone Energy Group, Ampirical has broadened its portfolio to include engineering studies, field services, GIS, and financial solutions, extending its addressable offering beyond pure design work.

Business model is classic engineering services: winning scopes of work from regulated utilities and infrastructure developers, executing through regionally distributed teams, and reinvesting in headcount and certifications. The geographic footprint spans Covington LA (HQ), Metairie LA, San Diego CA, San Ramon CA, and Sacramento CA, positioning the company across both Gulf Coast utility clients and West Coast data center / IOU demand. No parent company, PE sponsor, or external funding is disclosed.

Name

Ampirical

Legal name

Ampirical

Website

https://ampirical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ampirical is a private engineering services firm delivering substation, transmission, distribution, protection & control, SCADA, and EPC solutions for power infrastructure, serving Investor-Owned Utilities, Data Centers, and cooperatives across the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Infrastructure Engineering Services

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control (221121)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Distribution Substations & Switching Stations (MV) EPC (EUAEACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Energy Management System (EMS) / Transmission SCADA Integration (EUADAEAE), SCADA, Controls & Communications Integration (RTU, Fiber, Networking) (EUAEADAD), Engine Generator & Microgrid Power Plant EPC (Diesel/Gas Recip) (EUAEAAAJ)

Keywords

• Power infrastructure engineering
• Substation design services
• Transmission engineering
• Distribution engineering
• EPC power delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Mandeville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Technical Services: Ampirical generates revenue through professional engineering and technical services for power infrastructure. Services include substation design, transmission and distribution engineering, protection and control systems, power systems studies, SCADA and communications, testing and commissioning, and EPC project delivery. Revenue is project-based, typically spanning multi-year engagements from planning through construction support and system optimization.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ampirical is an engineering-led services firm that delivers power infrastructure engineering, project management, and construction services to utilities, developers, and asset owners. Its offerings span the full grid lifecycle — substation design, transmission and distribution engineering, protection and control, SCADA and communications, power systems studies, testing and commissioning, and turnkey EPC project delivery.

Product overview

Ampirical is an engineering-led services firm focused exclusively on power infrastructure. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services organized around the full lifecycle of the grid: from planning and design through construction and long-term optimization. The core service portfolio consists of Substation, Protection & Control, Transmission, Distribution, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) services, supported by specialized offerings including Project Services, Field Distribution Services, Power Systems Studies, SCADA & Communications, and Testing & Commissioning. The company serves utilities, developers, and asset owners nationwide through regional offices and a distributed workforce, supporting client segments including Investor Owned Utilities, Data Centers, Generation & Transmission Cooperatives, and Cooperatives & Municipalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Substation Services Planning, engineering, and construction of substations including greenfield and brownfield projects, supporting safe, scalable long-term operation from planning through construction. For utilities, developers, and asset owners.
• Protection & Control Services Design and coordination of protection and control schemes for transmission and distribution substations to maintain system stability under various conditions.
• Transmission Services Engineering and construction of transmission lines designed for reliable operation and tailored to specific system requirements.
• Distribution Services Engineering distribution systems that strengthen reliability for growing communities.
• EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) Turnkey project delivery aligned to client standards, constraints, and operational needs for substation, transmission, and distribution projects.
• Project Services Comprehensive project management and technical support services across the project lifecycle.
• Field Distribution Services On-site field services supporting distribution infrastructure operations and maintenance.
• Power Systems Studies System-level engineering studies including short-circuit analysis, relay coordination, and power flow studies.
• SCADA & Communications Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems and communications infrastructure for grid monitoring and control.
• Testing & Commissioning Testing, energization, and validation services ensuring safe, reliable operation from day one.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cappstone Energy GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmpirical acquired Cappstone Energy Group, whose expertise in engineering studies, field services, GIS, and financial solutions enhances Ampirical's service offerings. This acquisition strengthens Ampirical's ability to provide end-to-end support for utilities building stronger grids, smarter systems, and resilient energy infrastructure. Cappstone operates as part of Ampirical's field services operations.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• NV5 Global: NV5 Global provides infrastructure, environmental, and geospatial engineering and consulting services to utilities and developers, including power delivery work that places it in the same competitive set as Ampirical.
• Burns & McDonnell: Burns & McDonnell is a large, full-service engineering firm whose T&D practice competes head-to-head with Ampirical on IOU substation, transmission, and EPC programs, but it operates across many additional verticals beyond power.
• Black & Veatch: Black & Veatch is a major global engineering, procurement, and construction firm with a sizable power business spanning generation and T&D — a broader incumbent competing for the same utility EPC and design programs Ampirical targets.
• Quanta Services: Quanta Services is the largest pure-play utility infrastructure services firm in North America, with dominant transmission, distribution, and substation construction capabilities that touch Ampirical's end-to-end value chain at much greater scale.
• Stantec: Stantec is a global engineering and consulting firm with an established power practice covering generation, transmission, and distribution, competing with Ampirical for utility and developer-led infrastructure work.
• Kiewit Power Delivery: Kiewit's Power Delivery business delivers EPC services for transmission, distribution, and substations, competing for the same utility turnkey programs that Ampirical pursues, with greater bonding and capital backing.

Direct peers

• EN Engineering: EN Engineering provides design, engineering, and field services to electric and gas utilities across transmission, distribution, and substations, directly mirroring Ampirical's utility-focused engineering and field services offering (especially post-Cappstone).
• POWER Engineering Services: POWER Engineering (POWER) is an EPC firm specializing in power generation, transmission, and substation projects, providing turnkey engineering and construction services that overlap directly with Ampirical's EPC and substation practices.
• TRC Companies: TRC delivers engineering, consulting, and construction services for power, utility, and infrastructure clients, with a power practice spanning transmission, distribution, and substation work comparable to Ampirical's portfolio.
• Ulteig: Ulteig is a mid-sized engineering firm exclusively focused on power and infrastructure for utilities, offering substation, transmission, distribution, protection & control, and SCADA services — a near-direct product/market overlap with Ampirical's core practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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