Substation Physical Engineer

🕒 3 days ago

🌽 Illinois – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote

💵 $81.5k - $167.6k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

👷🏻‍♀️ 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 • Develop electrical details, grounding plans, conduit plans, control cubicle layouts • Prepare engineering studies such as AC load, illumination, grounding, lightning shielding • Coordinate with protection & controls, civil/structural, and drafting disciplines • Support client meetings, technical discussions, and project planning efforts • Participate in site visits and constructability reviews • Ensure compliance with industry codes (e.g., IEEE, NESC, NEC) and utility standards • Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers

🎯 Requirements

• BS in Engineering, preferably electrical with Power Focus • 2+ years of experience in substation physical design for electric utilities • 2+ years of experience working with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and MicroStation • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Strong initiative and leadership qualities to support career advancement • Advanced user of Microsoft products, specifically 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

🏖️ 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 • And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)