ICF
electric utilities
LeadSubstationPhysicalEngineer
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“Lead Substation Physical Engineer at ICF. Skills: Substation physical design, High-voltage substation projects (69kV to 500kV), Physical layout, Bus design, Equipment selection, Grounding, Constructability, Substation design drawings, Engineering studies, Mentoring junior staff, Leadership. Lead and oversee the design and preparation of substation physical design drawings. Develop Bill of Materials based on design criteria”
What You'll Achieve.
Provide excellent quality work for our clients; Ensure the project is done right and all deadlines are met; Demonstrate leadership potential to support transition into a Supervising Engineer
Industry & Context.
Fully remote, Ability to obtain PE license within 6 months, Participate in site visits
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years of experience in substation physical design for electric utilities, Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (focus in power systems preferred)
Nice to Have
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months, Experience leading substation projects modelled in 3D using Autodesk Inventor, Familiarity with substation grounding studies and CDEGS, Familiarity with Agi32 illumination software
What You'll Do.
Lead and oversee the design and preparation of substation physical design drawings
Develop Bill of Materials based on design criteria
Coordinate with protection & controls
and drafting disciplines
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
Ensure compliance with industry codes (e. g.
NEC) and utility standards
Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate with protection & controls, civil/structural, and drafting disciplines to ensure quality deliverables; Support client meetings, technical discussions, and project planning efforts; Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Support client meetings, technical discussions
Process & Methodology
Lead the design and execution of high-voltage substation projects, Ensure the project is done right and all deadlines are met, Ability to manage multiple projects
Full Job Description
**Title: Lead Substation Physical Engineer** **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 * G
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