ICF

electric utilities

LeadSubstationPhysicalEngineer

$119–203k Virginia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“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.

electric utilities
Eligibility Requirements

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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