Title: Substation Physical Engineer - REMOTELocation: Remote USICF is seeking a 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 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 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
- 5+ years of experience in substation physical design for electric utilities
What we would like you to have:- 5+ 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
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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