Senior Substation Physical Engineer

🕒 September 18

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

💵 $119.3k - $202.8k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

👷🏻‍♀️ Engineer

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ICF

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1969

💼 Consulting

🏛️ Government

🏥 Healthcare

💰 $29M Grant on 2023-03

Consulting • Government • Healthcare

ICF is a global consulting firm founded over 55 years ago that partners with governments, businesses, and communities to deliver data-driven, technology-enabled solutions for complex public- and private-sector challenges. Its work areas include digital modernization, data analytics, resilience and adaptation, energy planning, federal health programs, disaster management, and infrastructure and transportation support. ICF provides consulting, program implementation, and advisory services to drive measurable outcomes and build community resilience.

📋 Description

• Lead and oversee the design and preparation of substation physical design drawings for distribution substations from 12kV to 69kV and potentially transmission substations above 69kV • Prepare substation one-line and three-line diagrams • Prepare station general arrangements and sections • Prepare electrical details, grounding plans and details, conduit plans and details • Design control cubicle layouts, sections, cable tray, lighting, and grounding • Prepare low-voltage AC panels, lightning protection, and illumination plans and details • Lead engineering studies including AC load, illumination, grounding, and lightning shielding • Develop bills of materials based on design criteria • Coordinate with protection and controls, civil/structural, and drafting disciplines • Support client meetings, technical discussions, and project planning • Participate in site visits and constructability reviews • Interpret and incorporate vendor information into design deliverables • Apply client standards • Perform and ensure QA/QC processes are followed on design packages • Ensure compliance with IEEE, NESC, NEC, and utility standards • Continuously improve engineering, technical, and professional knowledge and performance • Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers

🎯 Requirements

• BS in Engineering, preferably electrical with Power Focus • 8+ years of experience in substation physical design for electric utilities • 8+ years of experience working with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and MicroStation • Advanced user of Microsoft Word and Excel • 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) • Ability to manage multiple projects and mentor junior staff • Experience leading substation projects modelled in 3D using Autodesk Inventor • Familiarity with substation grounding studies and CDEGS • Familiarity with Agi32 illumination software • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Strong initiative and leadership qualities • Ability to work productively from home without supervision

🏖️ Benefits

• Fully remote • Flexible schedule • Work-life balance • Donation matching • Volunteer opportunities • Tuition reimbursement • Access to professional development resources • 401k matching • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, veterans, and sincerely held religious beliefs