Substation Physical Designer

Title: Substation Physical Designer

Location: Remote US

Ready to make a difference?

ICF is seeking a Substation Physical Designer to work on the physical layout design of high voltage substations at voltages from 12kV to 500kV with the goal of providing excellent quality work for our clients.

We are a relentlessly client-focused group who are re-imagining, re-designing, and re-engineering the way electric utilities tackle industry problems. We are looking for passionate and innovative people who are constantly looking for ways to provide better quality engineering services for our clients.

Why you will love working here:

• Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
• Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

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 direct 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, to the design and preparation of the following Substation Drawings:
  • Substation One Lines and Three Lines
  • 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
  • Lightning Protection
  • Illumination
• Development of Bill of Materials based on Design Criteria
• Coordination with protection & controls, civil / structural, and drafting disciplines to ensure quality deliverables
• Participate in client meetings and perform site visits for data gathering as required
• 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
• Continuous improvement of job-related engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):

• Associate’s degree in Drafting or high school diploma and 2+ years of drafting course work or equivalent technical experience
• 1+ year of experience in substation physical design with Inventor 3D, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and MicroStation

What we would like you to have (professional skills):

• Ability to prioritize work while working in multiple projects
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Associate’s degree in Computer Aided Design
• Substation 3D modelling and design using Autodesk Inventor
• Advanced user of Microsoft products, specifically Word and Excel
• Knowledge of substation design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical drawings and models.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to technical design.

Working at ICF

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together, our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEOpolicy.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please email [email protected] and we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations. 

Read more about workplace discrimination rightsor our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) CoverageAct.

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process. 

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. 

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: