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.