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What is a remote lighting designer?

A Remote Lighting Designer is responsible for creating lighting designs for various projects, such as theater productions, concerts, events, or architectural spaces, while working remotely. They collaborate with clients, directors, and production teams using digital lighting visualization software and communication tools. Their tasks include designing lighting plots, selecting fixtures, programming lighting cues, and ensuring the design meets artistic and technical requirements. Remote Lighting Designers often provide guidance for on-site crews to implement their designs effectively. This role requires expertise in lighting principles, software proficiency, and strong communication skills to execute projects from a distance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote lighting designer?

To thrive as a Remote Lighting Designer, you need expertise in lighting design principles, color theory, and spatial planning, usually supported by a degree in lighting design, architecture, or a related field. Familiarity with lighting design software such as AutoCAD, DIALux, Revit, or Vectorworks, and knowledge of relevant standards or certifications (like CLD or IES) are important. Strong communication, creativity, and self-motivation are crucial soft skills for collaborating remotely and delivering innovative solutions. These competencies enable designers to efficiently create effective lighting plans, communicate ideas clearly to clients and teams, and meet project goals from a distance.

What does a remote lighting designer do?

A Remote Lighting Designer typically spends their day developing lighting layouts, producing digital renderings, specifying equipment, and attending virtual meetings with architects, engineers, and clients. Collaboration is facilitated through project management platforms, video conferencing, and file-sharing tools, enabling seamless integration with multidisciplinary teams despite the remote setting. Strong communication is essential, as designers regularly present concepts, respond to feedback, and coordinate timelines to ensure projects progress smoothly. This remote setup offers the flexibility of independent work while maintaining the collaborative spirit that is vital in delivering successful lighting projects.

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Lead Substation Physical Engineer - Remote (Puerto Rico)

ICF

Mayaguez, PR • On-site, Remote

$102K - $134K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Title: Lead Substation PhysicalEngineer

This position is fully remote and can be performed from your home office in Puerto Rico.

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.

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):

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

  • 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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Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together, our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read ourEEOpolicy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please emailCandidateaccommodation@icf.comand we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance atcandidateaccommodation@icf.com. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.


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:

$107,959.00 - $183,531.00Puerto Rico Remote Office (PR99)