Electrical Engineer – Substation

ICF

Electrical Engineer specializing in renewable energy project design and analysis at ICF. Providing technical advisory services to clients in the energy sector with a focus on power systems technology.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeBangalore • 🇮🇳 IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design Review & Analysis
Conduct comprehensive reviews of HV electrical design packages for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects.
Identify and evaluate potential fatal flaws in system configuration, equipment selection, and design compliance.
Develop and deliver detailed engineering reports with findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
Analyze single-line diagrams, protection schemes, and control system designs for accuracy and completeness.
Evaluate equipment specifications including transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and protection devices.
Conduct due diligence, desktop reviews and develop construction monitoring reports, and/or project completion reports on energy and infrastructure assets.
Electrical Studies & System Analysis
Review arc flash studies and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
Analyze short-circuit studies, load flow, and fault current calculations to support system planning and coordination.
Review substation grounding systems to ensure compliance with standards and local requirements.
Evaluate harmonic studies and recommend mitigation strategies to enhance power quality.
Review and optimize relay coordination and protection settings.
Review metering coordination and revenue metering requirements to ensure proper integration.
Transmission & Distribution Systems
Review transmission line designs for grid interconnections.
Evaluate substation layouts and equipment arrangements to ensure safety, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
Assess SCADA and communication system integration requirements for data monitoring and control.
Review protection schemes and backup protection strategies for reliability and redundancy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field with a focus on power systems.
3+ years of experience working in electrical design related areas including electrical design of renewable energy projects, substation design and power system engineering.
Demonstrated understanding of current electrical design issues for power generation projects including but not limited to: industry best practices relating to engineering and construction; power system design; grounding methods and construction practices; control systems and grid interaction; substation and interconnection design; and the technical aspects of interconnection agreements.
Strong understanding of U.S. electrical codes: NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and NEMA.
Hands-on experience with arc flash, short circuit, load flow, grounding, and harmonic analyses.
Familiarity with transmission voltage systems (69 kV and above) and utility interconnection processes.
Ability to work with and understand technical concepts, while also being able to communicate them to varied audiences.
Strong organizational and project management skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

HV electrical designengineering reportssingle-line diagramsprotection schemesarc flash studiesshort-circuit studiesload flow analysisharmonic analysisrelay coordinationmetering coordination

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsproject management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering