ICF

electric utilities

SeniorSubstationProtection&ControlEngineer

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

“Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer at ICF. Skills: Substation Protection & Control Engineering, high voltage substations, relay and protection design. design and preparation of the following Protection and Control Drawings: Protective Schemes, Substation Relay One Lines and Three Lines, AC/DC Schematics, Substation Panel Layouts, Substation Wiring Diagram and Cable Schedule, SCADA and Communication Diagrams. DC Systems Calculations”

What You'll Achieve.

providing excellent quality work for our clients; ensure the project is done right and all deadlines are met; increase quality and efficiency

Industry & Context.

electric utilities
Problems you'll solve

tackle industry problems

Eligibility Requirements

perform site visits for data gathering as required, Providing field support during construction, Remote US, preferred Central or Eastern Time Zone

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

BS in Engineering, preferably electrical or computer engineering, 3+ years of protection and controls experience, 3+ years of experience working with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and MicroStation

Nice to Have

Engineering in Training license (EIT), Professional Engineer License (PE), Advanced user of Microsoft products, specifically Excel, and Word, Knowledge of the practical application of industry standards such as: NEC, NESC, IEEE and ANSI, Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of technical plans, blueprints and drawings

What You'll Do.

design and preparation of the following Protection and Control Drawings: Protective Schemes

Substation Relay One Lines and Three Lines

Substation Panel Layouts

Substation Wiring Diagram and Cable Schedule

SCADA and Communication Diagrams

DC Systems Calculations

AC Systems Calculations

Development of Equipment Specification and Selection based on Clients Criteria

Development of Bill of Materials based on Design Criteria

Coordination with physical

and drafting disciplines to ensure quality deliverables

Participate in client meetings and perform site visits for data gathering as required

Interpreting and incorporating vendor information into design deliverables

Apply client standards related to the work

Providing field support during construction

Perform/ensure company’s Quality assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes are being followed on all design packages

Continuous improvement of job-related engineering

technical and professional knowledge

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordination with physical, settings, and drafting disciplines to ensure quality deliverables; Participate in client meetings; active member of the team that works well with others and prioritizes the goals of the group

Communication Scope

Participate in client meetings

Process & Methodology

ensure the project is done right and all deadlines are met

Full Job Description

**Title: Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer (Remote)** **Location: Remote US, preferred Central or Eastern Time Zone** **Ready to make a difference?** ICF is seeking a Senior Substation P&C Engineer, to work on the design of relay and protection and control projects on high voltage substations at voltages from 12kV 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 will love working here:** * **Quality of life:** Flexible workplace arrangements, 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 supervision. You always strive to expand your knowledge and improve work processes to increase quality and efficiency. You are an active member of the team that works well with others and prioritizes the goals of the group. You enjoy taking on new responsibilities and learning new skill sets whenever needed. **What you will be doing:** * Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the design and preparation of the following Protection and Control Drawings: * Protective Schemes * Substation Relay One Lines and Three Lines * AC/DC Schematics * Substation Panel Layouts * Substation Wiring Diagram and Cable Schedule * SCADA and

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