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Title: Lead Substation PhysicalEngineer

Location: Remote US

Ready to make a difference?
ICF is seeking an experienced 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 seeking passionate and innovative people who are constantly looking for ways to provide better quality engineering services for our clients.

Why you'll love working here:

• Quality of life: Fully remote, flexible schedule, 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:

  • Substation One Line and Three Line

  • Station General Arrangements & Sections

  • Electrical Details

  • Grounding Plan & Details

  • Conduit Plan & Details

  • Control Cubicle Layout, Sections, Cable Tray, Lighting, and Grounding

  • Low-Voltage AC Panels

  • Grounding Plan & Details

  • Lightning Protection

  • Illumination Plan & Details

• Leading the design and preparation of engineering studies such as:

  • AC Load

  • Illumination

  • Grounding

  • Lightning Shielding

• Develop Bill of Materials based on design criteria

• Coordinate 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

• Interpret and incorporate vendor information into design deliverables

• Apply client standards related to the work

• Perform/ensure company's 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

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (focus in power systems preferred)

• 8+ years of experience in substation physical design for electric utilities

What we would like you to have (professional skills):

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design tool

• 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

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