ICF

LeadSubstationPhysicalEngineer

CA$145–195k ~AI est. Ontario, Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Lead Substation Physical Engineer at ICF. Skills: Substation physical design, High-voltage substation projects, Project leadership. Lead substation physical design. Oversee substation physical design”

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 8+ years of experience in substation physical design

Nice to Have

12+ years of experience in substation physical design, Professional Engineer (PE) license, Ability to obtain PE license within 6 months, Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design tool, Familiarity with substation design standards and practices, Ability to manage multiple projects, Experience leading substation projects modelled in 3D, Familiarity with substation grounding studies, Familiarity with CDEGS, Familiarity with Agi32 illumination software, Advanced user of Microsoft Word, Advanced user of Microsoft Excel

What You'll Do.

Lead substation physical design

Oversee substation physical design

Prepare substation physical design drawings

Design Substation One Line

Design Station General Arrangements

Design Electrical Details

Design Grounding Plan

Design Control Cubicle Layout

Design Low-Voltage AC Panels

Design Lightning Protection

Design Illumination Plan

Lead engineering studies

Prepare engineering studies

Develop Bill of Materials

Coordinate with protection & controls

Coordinate with civil/structural

Coordinate with drafting disciplines

Support client meetings

Support technical discussions

Support project planning

Participate in site visits

Conduct constructability reviews

Interpret vendor information

Incorporate vendor information

Apply client standards

Perform QA/QC processes

Ensure QA/QC processes

Ensure compliance with industry codes

Ensure compliance with utility standards

Improve engineering knowledge

Improve technical knowledge

Improve professional knowledge

Mentor junior engineers

Guide junior engineers

Mentor junior designers

Guide junior designers

Demonstrate leadership potential

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Protection & controls disciplines; Civil/structural disciplines; Drafting disciplines

Communication Scope

Client meetings; Technical discussions

Process & Methodology

Project oversight, Client engagement, Team leadership

Full Job Description

**Title: Lead Substation Physical Engineer** This position is fully remote and can only be performed from your home office within Ontario province only. **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

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