Substation Physical Engineer
ICF
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Florida, Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $89,203 - $151,646 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Lead the design and execution of high-voltage substation projects (typically 69kV to 500kV)
- Overseeing the design and preparation of substation physical design drawings
- 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
- Ensure compliance with industry codes (e.g., IEEE, NESC, NEC) and utility standards
- Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers
- Demonstrate leadership potential to support transition into a Supervising Engineer
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (focus in power systems preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in substation physical design for electric utilities
- 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)
- 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
Benefits
- Flexible workplace arrangements
- Work-life balance
- Donation matching
- Volunteer opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Access to professional development resources
- 401k matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
substation physical designengineering studiesAC Load IlluminationGroundingLightning ShieldingBill of Materials development3D modelingsubstation grounding studiesCDEGSAgi32 illumination software
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringclient communicationproject planningtechnical discussionscoordinationquality assuranceconstructability reviews
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license