Lead Substation Physical Engineer

ICF

Lead Substation Physical Engineer designing and executing high-voltage substation projects at ICF. Focus on delivering quality engineering services for utility clients.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado, Florida, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $119,323 - $202,850 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee the design and preparation of substation physical design drawings
Develop engineering studies such as AC Load, Illumination, Grounding, and Lightning Shielding
Coordination with protection & controls, civil / structural, and drafting disciplines
Support client meetings, technical discussions, and project planning efforts
Participate in site visits and constructability reviews
Ensure compliance with industry codes and utility standards
Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers
Demonstrate leadership potential to support transition into a Supervising Engineer

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (focus in power systems preferred)
8+ 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)
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible workplace arrangements
Work-life balance
Donation matching
Volunteer opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Access to professional development resources
401k matching
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

substation physical designengineering studiesAC Load analysisIllumination designGrounding studiesLightning Shielding3D modelingCDEGSsubstation design standardsutility specifications

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsproject managementmentoringleadership qualitiesinitiative

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license