About Us

We are a relentlessly client-focused group who are re-imagining, re-designing, and re-engineering the way electric utilities tackle industry problems.  We are looking for passionate and innovative people who are constantly looking for ways to provide better quality engineering services for our clients.

The Ideal Candidate

You are motivated and take pride in the services you provide.  You love to go above and beyond to ensure the project is done right and all deadlines are met.  You should be proactive, self-sufficient, and able to productively work remotely.  You always strive to expand your knowledge and improve upon our work processes to increase quality and efficiency.  You are an active member of the team that works well with others and keeps the groups’ goals at the top of your priority list.  You enjoy taking on new responsibilities and learning new skill sets whenever needed.

As a Substation Physical/Electrical Entry Level Engineer you will be supporting the design, development, and analysis of high-voltage substations at voltages from 12kV to 500kV, playing an integral role in ensuring the reliability and safety of the power system.

As an Engineer in Substation Physical/Electrical, you will:

• Assist in the physical layout and electrical design of high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) substations, including equipment arrangement, grounding, lightning shielding, illumination, rigid bus design, and control building layouts.

• Conduct low-voltage AC system design, voltage drop and conduit fill calculations to support substation design.

• Prepare substation design drawings, including single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, general arrangement, and physical layout elevation drawings.

• Develop equipment specifications, bill of materials, and engineering documentation to support procurement and construction.

• Ensure all designs and documentation comply with relevant industry standards (e.g IEEE) and regulatory requirements.

• Participate in client meetings.

• Support field personnel during the construction, testing, and commissioning of substations.

Candidates may or should have:

• The ability to work with and understand technical concepts, while also being able to communicate them to non-technical personnel

• Basic knowledge of the electric grid

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong skills and capabilities in Microsoft Office (specifically Word and Excel)

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to communicate effectively with project teams and stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably with focus on Power Systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced user of Microsoft products, specifically Word and Excel.

• Familiarity with PDF software, such as Bluebeam.

• Familiarity with CAD software, such as AutoCAD and Bentley MicroStation.

• Understanding of substation components, including transformers, switchgear, breakers, buses and switches is a plus.

• Familiarity with grounding design software such as WinIGS, and CDEGS.

• Familiarity with illumination design software such as AGi32.

• Experience in the utility industry.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world’s toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process.

Read more aboutworkplace discrimination rights, the Pay Transparency Statement, or our benefit offerings which are included in theTransparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$57,737.00 - $98,153.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)