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Senior Substation Physical Engineer - REMOTE
ICF is seeking a Senior Substation Physical Engineer, to work primarily on the design of projects on distribution substations at voltages from 12kV to 69kV with the goal of providing excellent quality work for our clients. While the core responsibilities will center on distribution-level projects, involvement in transmission substation projects or voltages above 69kV can also be expected.
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, 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
Development of Bill of Materials based on Design Criteria
Coordination 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
Interpreting and incorporating 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
What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):
BS in Engineering, preferably electrical with Power Focus
What we would like you to have:
8+ years of experience in substation physical design for electric utilities
8+ 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
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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$119,323.00 - $202,850.00
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