Title: Lead Substation Physical Engineer This position is fully remote and can only be performed from your home office within [Ontario or Saskatchewan] province(s).
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.
The Ideal CandidateYou 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 as:
- AC Load
- Illumination
- Grounding
- Lightning Shielding
- Develop Bill of Materials based on design criteria
- Coordinate with protection & controls, civil/structural, and drafting disciplines to ensure quality deliverables
- 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 on all design packages
- Ensure compliance with industry codes (e.g., IEEE, NESC, NEC) and utility standards
- Continuous improvement of job-related engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance
- Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers
- Demonstrate leadership potential to support transition into a Supervising Engineer
What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (focus in power systems preferred)
- 8+ years of experience in substation physical design for electric utilities
What we would like you to have (professional skills):- 12+ years of experience in substation physical design for electric utilities
- 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)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and mentor junior staff
- Strong initiative and leadership qualities to support career advancement
- Experience leading substation projects modelled in 3D using Autodesk Inventor
- Familiarity with substation grounding studies and CDEGS
- Familiarity with Agi32 illumination software
- Advanced user of Microsoft products, specifically Word and Excel
To learn more about this team and how our grid engineering solutions help electric utilities balance cutting-edge technology with cost-efficiency and reliability> ICF Power Delivery Services
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