Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer - REMOTE

Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer

Location: Remote US

ICF is seeking a Lead Substation P&C Engineer to design relay and protection and control projects for high voltage substations (12kV to 500kV).

Why You Will Love Working Here:

• Quality of Life: Fully remote, work-life balance
• Community Investment: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
• Investment in You: Tuition reimbursement, professional development, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Ideal Candidate:

You are a motivated, proactive, and self-sufficient engineer who takes pride in delivering high-quality work on time. You are eager to expand your knowledge, improve processes, and collaborate effectively with a team.

What You Will Be Doing:

Responsibilities include the design and preparation of:

• Protective Schemes
• Substation Relay One Lines and Three Lines
• AC/DC Schematics
• Substation Panel Layouts
• Substation Wiring Diagrams and Cable Schedules
• SCADA and Communication Diagrams
• DC Systems Calculations
• AC Systems Calculations

Additional responsibilities include:

• Developing equipment specifications and selection based on client criteria.
• Developing Bills of Materials based on design criteria.
• Coordinating with physical, settings, and drafting disciplines.
• Participating in client meetings and performing site visits.
• Interpreting and incorporating vendor information.
• Applying client standards.
• Providing field support during construction.
• Performing Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC).
• Continuously improving engineering knowledge and skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering (preferably electrical or computer engineering)
• 5 years of protection and controls experience
• 5 years of experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and MicroStation

Preferred Skills:

• Engineering in Training (EIT) license
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Knowledge of industry standards (NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI)
• Understanding of design techniques, tools, and principles for technical plans and drawings.

Learn more about ICF's grid engineering solutions: ICF Power Delivery Services

#GEA25 #INDEED #LI-CC1

Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider. We combine expertise with technology to help clients solve complex challenges and shape the future. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Pay Range: $98,614.00 - $202,850.00 annually

Candidate AI Usage Policy:

The use of AI tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews is not permitted, except when a reasonable accommodation is requested in advance by contacting [email protected].

Reasonable Accommodations:

ICF provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected].