Senior Substation Physical Engineer

ICF

. Lead and oversee the design and preparation of substation physical design drawings for distribution substations from 12kV to 69kV and potentially transmission substations above 69kV .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 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 one-line and three-line diagrams, grounding plans, and compliance with industry standards such as IEEE and NESC. Proven ability to lead engineering studies, mentor junior staff, and manage multiple projects effectively.

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Substation Physical DesignAutoCAD ProficiencyProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseSubstation Design Standards Familiarity3D Modeling with Autodesk Inventor

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Hard Skills

Substation Physical DesignOne-Line DiagramsThree-Line DiagramsGrounding PlansElectrical DetailsLow-Voltage AC PanelsEngineering StudiesBills of Materials DevelopmentSubstation Grounding StudiesIllumination Plans

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsStrong InitiativeLeadership QualitiesMentoring

Tools & Technologies

BluebeamAutoCADMicroStationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelAgi32 Illumination SoftwareCDEGSAutodesk Inventor

Certifications & Qualifications

BS in EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

IEEE StandardsNESC StandardsNEC StandardsUtility StandardsSubstation Design Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee the design and preparation of substation physical design drawings for distribution substations from 12kV to 69kV and potentially transmission substations above 69kV
Prepare substation one-line and three-line diagrams
Prepare station general arrangements and sections
Prepare electrical details, grounding plans and details, conduit plans and details
Design control cubicle layouts, sections, cable tray, lighting, and grounding
Prepare low-voltage AC panels, lightning protection, and illumination plans and details
Lead engineering studies including AC load, illumination, grounding, and lightning shielding
Develop bills of materials based on design criteria
Coordinate with protection and controls, civil/structural, and drafting disciplines
Support client meetings, technical discussions, and project planning
Participate in site visits and constructability reviews
Interpret and incorporate vendor information into design deliverables
Apply client standards
Perform and ensure QA/QC processes are followed on design packages
Ensure compliance with IEEE, NESC, NEC, and utility standards
Continuously improve engineering, technical, and professional knowledge and performance
Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Engineering, preferably electrical with Power Focus
8+ years of experience in substation physical design for electric utilities
8+ years of experience working with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and MicroStation
Advanced user of Microsoft 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
Experience leading substation projects modelled in 3D using Autodesk Inventor
Familiarity with substation grounding studies and CDEGS
Familiarity with Agi32 illumination software
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong initiative and leadership qualities
Ability to work productively from home without supervision

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
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, veterans, and sincerely held religious beliefs