ICF is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer - Team Lead to guide a growing team and influence the future of electric utility solutions through advanced power systems modeling and analytics. You will ensure the delivery of exceptional services and the accurate, on-schedule completion of projects for our clients.

What You'll Do

Lead and manage a small, skilled team in power systems modeling and analytics for utility clients.
Mentor and train less experienced engineers in power engineering theories and principles.
Perform project management tasks such as forecasting, tracking hours, budgeting, and delegating tasks.
Interact with prospective clients to demonstrate expertise and attract new business.
Develop scopes of work, project timelines, and budget estimates.
Create, revise, and maintain transmission short circuit models in programs like CAPE and ASPEN.
Create, revise, and maintain transmission power flow models in programs like PSSE and PSCAD.
Create, revise, and maintain distribution system modeling in programs like CYME, Synergi, and WindMil.
Perform Arc Flash analysis of facilities to calculate hazard ratings.
Analyze transmission line modeling based on LiDAR and 3D models in programs like PLS-CADD.
Perform voltage imbalance analysis in programs like PSCAD.
Calculate thermal ampacity ratings for conductors and equipment according to standards such as FAC-008 and FERC-881.
Write thorough technical reports summarizing findings of analyses.
Develop automation scripts to improve efficiency and accuracy using languages such as Python, SQL, and VBA.

What We're Looking For

BS in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in electrical engineering theories and principles, i.e., transmission and distribution system modeling, short circuit and power flow analysis, arc flash hazard calculations, voltage imbalance studies, and/or thermal ampacity ratings.
5+ years of experience working at an electric utility, such as an investor-owned utility, municipal utility, or electric cooperative.

Nice to Have

People management and mentorship experience.
Experience directing and reviewing the work of others for quality assurance and delivering constructive feedback.
Knowledge of the practical application of industry standards such as: IEEE, ANSI, NERC and FERC regulations.
Experience in scripting in Python to automate analyses in power systems software.
Ability to plan and manage assignments and clearly communicate barriers to complete tasks on budget/schedule.
Initiative to embrace continuous learning toward becoming an expert on the programs and technology you represent.
Proficiency in computer software tools to model engineering problems, program automation systems, and preparing spreadsheet-based analyses and automation.

Technical Stack

CAPE, ASPEN, PSSE, PSCAD, CYME, Synergi, WindMil, PLS-CADD, Python, SQL, VBA

Team & Environment

You will lead a small, skilled team in power systems modeling and analytics. Our team is comprised of passionate and innovative people constantly looking for ways to provide better quality engineering services.