ICF is looking for a Substation Physical Engineer to lead the design and execution of high-voltage substation projects, typically ranging from 69kV to 500kV, for electric utility clients. This senior engineering role involves physical design, mentoring junior staff, and includes a clear growth path to a Supervising Engineer position.
What You'll Do
- Lead and oversee the design and preparation of substation physical design drawings.
- Create Substation One Line and Three Line diagrams.
- Develop Station General Arrangements & Sections.
- Prepare Electrical Details.
- Design Grounding Plan & Details.
- Design Conduit Plan & Details.
- Create Control Cubicle Layout, Sections, Cable Tray, Lighting, and Grounding plans.
- Design Low-Voltage AC Panels.
- Design Lightning Protection systems.
- Create Illumination Plan & Details.
- Lead the design and preparation of engineering studies (AC Load, Illumination, Grounding, Lightning Shielding).
- Develop Bill of Materials based on Design Criteria.
- Coordinate with protection & controls, civil/structural, and drafting disciplines.
- 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 followed.
- Ensure compliance with industry codes (IEEE, NESC, NEC) and utility standards.
- Continuously improve job-related engineering, technical, and professional knowledge.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers.
- Demonstrate leadership potential to support transition into a Supervising Engineer role.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (focus in power systems preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in substation physical design for electric utilities.
Nice to Have
- 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.
Technical Stack
- AutoCAD, MicroStation, Autodesk Inventor
- CDEGS, Agi32
- Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Team & Environment
You will be part of a client-focused group re-imagining utility engineering, with a clear growth path to a Supervising Engineer role.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $89,203.00 - $151,646.00
- Flexible workplace arrangements and work-life balance.
- Donation matching and volunteer opportunities.
- Tuition reimbursement and access to professional development resources.
- 401k matching and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates within the United States.
We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.





