Substation Physical Engineer - REMOTE
ICF · Chicago, IL · 5 days ago
RemoteRemoteEngineering$81k–$168k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Leading and overseeing the design and preparation of substation physical design drawings and including:
- Substation One Line and Three Line
- 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
- Leading the design and preparation of engineering studies such as:
- AC Load Illumination
- Grounding
- Lightning Shielding
- Developing Bill of Materials based on Design Criteria
- Coordination with protection & controls, civil / structural, and drafting disciplines to ensure quality deliverables
- Supporting client meetings, technical discussions, and project planning efforts
- Participating in site visits and constructability reviews
- Interpreting and incorporating vendor information into design deliverables
- Applying client standards related to the work
- Ensuring 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
- Mentoring and guiding junior engineers and designers
Requirements
- BS in Engineering, preferably electrical with Power Focus
- 2+ years of experience in substation physical design for electric utilities
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience working with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and MicroStation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong initiative and leadership qualities to support career advancement
- Advanced user of Microsoft products, specifically Word and Excel
- 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
- Familiarity with substation grounding studies and CDEGS
- Familiarity with Agi32 illumination software