Substation Physical Designer

ICF

Substation Physical Designer supporting distribution substation projects for electric utilities at ICF. Involved in transmission project work and ensuring quality engineering services.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $81,147 - $151,744 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in substation design, including the preparation of detailed drawings and schematics, while ensuring adherence to quality assurance processes and client standards. Capable of mentoring junior designers and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

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Substation DesignAutoCADInventor 3DQuality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Substation One Line and Three Line DrawingsGrounding Plan and DetailsControl Cubicle LayoutLow-Voltage AC PanelsAC/DC SchematicsSubstation Wiring DiagramBill of Materials DevelopmentSCADA and Communication DiagramsCable Tray LayoutProtective Schemes

Soft Skills

CollaborationClient InteractionMentoring

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADInventor 3DCivil 3DBluebeamMicroStation

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in Drafting/Design

Industry Keywords

Substation DesignQuality AssuranceQuality ControlEngineering StandardsTechnical Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and preparation of substation drawings that include:
Substation One Line and Three Line
Station General Arrangements & Sections
Grounding Plan & Details
Conduit Plan & Details
Control Cubicle Layout, Sections, Cable Tray, Lighting, and Grounding
Low-Voltage AC Panels
Protective Schemes
Substation Relay One Lines and Three Lines
AC/DC Schematics
Substation Panel Layouts
Substation Wiring Diagram and Cable Schedule
SCADA and Communication Diagrams
Development of Bill of Materials based on Design Criteria
Coordination with physical, protection & controls, and drafting disciplines to ensure quality deliverables
Participate in client meetings and perform site visits for data gathering as required
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
Continuous improvement of job-related engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance
Mentor and guide junior designers

Requirements

What you’ll need

An associate’s degree in Drafting/Design or related field. (One year of experience in drafting course work or equivalent technical experience may be substituted for one year of education.)
2+ years of experience in substation design with Inventor 3D, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bluebeam, and MicroStation

Benefits

Comp & perks

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