Lead Substation Physical Engineer

ICF

Lead Substation Physical Engineer designing and executing high-voltage substation projects at ICF. Join a client-focused team dedicated to innovative engineering solutions.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $119,323 - $202,850 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in substation physical design, including the preparation of detailed engineering drawings and compliance with industry codes. Capable of leading projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring quality assurance in design deliverables.

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Substation Physical DesignElectrical Engineering DegreeProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseAutoCAD ProficiencySubstation Design Standards Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Substation One Line DiagramsSubstation Three Line DiagramsGrounding Plan DevelopmentIllumination Plan DevelopmentBill of Materials Development3D Modeling with Autodesk InventorCDEGS FamiliarityAgi32 Software Familiarity

Soft Skills

Leadership PotentialMentoring Junior StaffProject Management

Tools & Technologies

MicroStationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

IEEE ComplianceNESC ComplianceUtility StandardsQuality AssuranceQuality Control

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee the design and preparation of substation physical design drawings
Substation One Line and Three Line diagrams
Station General Arrangements & Sections
Electrical Details
Grounding Plan & Details
Conduit Plan & Details
Control Cubicle Layout, Sections, Cable Tray, Lighting, and Grounding
Low-Voltage AC Panels
Grounding Plan & Details
Lightning Protection
Illumination Plan & Details
Lead the design and preparation of engineering studies such as AC Load, Illumination, Grounding, Lightning Shielding
Develop Bill of Materials based on design criteria
Coordinate 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
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 being followed on all design packages
Ensure compliance with industry codes (e.g., IEEE, NESC, NEC) and utility standards
Continuous improvement of job-related engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance
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)
Ability to manage multiple projects and mentor junior staff
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

Quality of life: Fully remote, flexible schedule, work-life balance
Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)