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ICF

Lead Substation Physical Engineer

ICF

Lead Engineer designing and executing high-voltage substation projects at ICF. Seeking innovative individuals to enhance electric utility engineering services.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $107,959 - $183,531 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in substation physical design, ensuring compliance with industry codes and utility standards while leading project teams and mentoring junior engineers. Proficient in utilizing design tools and developing comprehensive project deliverables.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Substation Physical DesignProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseAutoCAD Proficiency3D Modeling with Autodesk InventorIndustry Codes Compliance (IEEE, NESC, NEC)

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Hard Skills
Substation DesignBill of Materials DevelopmentDesign Drawing PreparationTechnical Discussion FacilitationConstructability Review Participation
Soft Skills
Leadership QualitiesInitiativeMentoring
Tools & Technologies
AutoCADMicroStationAutodesk Inventor
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) License
Industry Keywords
Utility StandardsSubstation Design StandardsIEEENESCNEC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and oversee the design and preparation of substation physical design drawings
  • 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
  • Ensure compliance with industry codes (e.g., IEEE, NESC, NEC) and utility standards
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers

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)
  • Strong initiative and leadership qualities to support career advancement
  • Experience leading substation projects modeled in 3D using Autodesk Inventor

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Paid time off