Senior Substation Physical Engineer - REMOTE

Title: Senior Substation Physical Engineer
Location: Remote US

Ready to make a difference
ICF is seeking a Senior Substation Physical Engineer to lead the design and execution of high-voltage substation projects (typically 69kV to 500kV) with the goal of providing excellent quality work for our clients.

We are a relentlessly client-focused group who are re-imagining re-designing and re-engineering the way electric utilities tackle industry problems. We are looking for passionate and innovative people who are constantly looking for ways to provide better quality engineering services for our clients.

Why you will love working here:
Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements work-life balance
Investment of the community: Donation matching volunteer opportunities
Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement access to professional development resources 401k matching Employee Stock Purchase Plan
And many many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

The Ideal Candidate
You are a highly motivated engineer who takes pride in the services you provide. You ensure the project is done right and all deadlines are met. You should be proactive self-sufficient and able to productively work out of your home without direct supervision.

This role requires a deep understanding of physical layout bus design equipment selection grounding and constructability. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with utility clients be self-motivated and capable of mentoring junior staff.

This position offers a clear growth path to becoming a Supervising Engineer with increasing responsibility for project oversight client engagement and team leadership.

What you will be doing:
Responsibilities include but are not limited leading and overseeing the design and preparation of substation physical design drawings and including:
o Substation One Line and Three Line
o Station General Arrangements & Sections
o Electrical Details
o Grounding Plan & Details
o Conduit Plan & Details
o Control Cubicle Layout Sections Cable Tray Lighting and Grounding
o Low-Voltage AC Panels
o Grounding Plan & Details
o Lightning Protection
o Illumination Plan & Details
Leading the design and preparation of engineering studies such as:
o AC Load
o Illumination
o Grounding
o Lightning Shielding
Development of Bill of Materials based on Design Criteria
Coordination with protection & controls civil / structural and drafting disciplines to ensure quality deliverables
Support client meetings technical discussions and project planning efforts
Participate in site visits and constructability reviews
Interpreting and incorporating vendor information into design deliverables
Apply client standards related to the work
Perform/ensure companys Quality assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes are being followed on all design packages
Ensure compliance with industry codes (e.g. IEEE NESC NEC) and utility standards
Continuous improvement of job-related engineering technical and professional knowledge skills and performance
Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers
Demonstrate leadership potential to support transition into a Supervising Engineer role

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (focus in power systems preferred)
5 years of experience in substation physical design for electric utilities
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months

What we would like you to have (professional skills):
Proficiency in AutoCAD MicroStation or similar design tools
Familiarity with substation design standards and practices (IEEE NESC utility specs)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and mentor junior staff
Strong initiative and leadership qualities to support career advancement
Experience leading substation projects modelled in 3D using Autodesk Inventor
Familiarity with substation grounding studies and CDEGS
Familiarity with Agi32 illumination software
Advanced user of Microsoft products specifically Word and Excel

Working at ICF

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: