Job Overview
Job description
- Salary:
- USD 74,090 - 138,549 per year
- Location:
- United States
- Work arrangement:
- Remote
Role Summary
Title: Substation Protection & Control Designer - REMOTE
Location: Remote US
Responsibilities
Ready to make a difference?
ICF is seeking a Substation P&C Designer, to work on the design of relay and protection and control projects on high voltage substations at voltages from 12kV to 500kV under the direction of the Electrical Project Lead. We are a relentlessly client-focused group who are re-imagining, re-designing, and re-engineering the way electric utilities tackle industry problems. We're seeking passionate and innovative people who are constantly looking for ways to provide better quality engineering services for our clients.
- Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the design and preparation of the following Protection and Control Drawings:
- Substation Relay One Lines and Three Lines
- AC/DC Schematics
- Substation Panel Layouts
- Substation Wiring Diagram and Cable Schedule
- SCADA and Communication Diagrams
- Point to Point Wiring Diagrams
- Coordination with physical, settings, and drafting disciplines to ensure quality deliverables
- 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
Requirements
What we need you to have (minimum qualifications)
- AA or High School Diploma
- What we would like you to have (preferred skills):
- 3+ years of detailed wiring design experience, developing single lines, schematics and relay panels
- 3+ years of experience working with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and MicroStation
- Understanding of AC/DC control diagrams to accurately perform point to point wiring requirements
- Ability to assist lead engineers with initial design requirements
- Advanced user of Microsoft products, specifically Excel, and Word
- Knowledge of the practical application of industry standards such as: NEC, NESC, IEEE and ANSI
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of technical plans, blueprints and drawings
To learn more about this team and how our grid engineering solutions help electric utilities balance cutting-edge technology with cost-efficiency and reliability> ICF Power Delivery Services
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- 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 a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together, our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEOpolicy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please email and we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations.
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At ICF , we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at . Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
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:
$74,090.00 - $138,549.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)
Benefits
- Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
- Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
- And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)
About the Company
Why Join Our Reservist Team?
About On-Call Employment with ICF
Due to the seasonal or project-specific nature of our disaster and emergency management work, ICF hires professionals as "On-Call" employees. On-Call employees are scheduled for work as it becomes available, with the freedom to accept or decline assignments. Individuals may work on concurrent projects outside of their ICF assignments, provided there is no conflict of interest.
For many professionals, this model provides the opportunity to contribute to meaningful disaster recovery efforts while maintaining flexibility and pursuing other professional interests.
Please provide an updated resume that highlights experience relevant to the qualifications listed below, including construction, estimating, disaster recovery, FEMA Public Assistance, infrastructure assessment, and related technical expertise, where applicable.
Support communities during some of their most critical moments of recovery.
Apply your expertise to meaningful, real-world challenges.
Gain experience across a variety of disaster recovery programs and geographies.
Work alongside experienced disaster recovery professionals committed to helping communities rebuild.
Enjoy the flexibility of on-call employment while remaining connected to impactful work.
- Role:
- Substation Protection & Control Designer - REMOTE
- Job Type:
- Full Time
Company profile

ICF
icf.comICF is a global solutions and technology provider that helps clients, including federal agencies, utilities and energy companies, solve complex challenges, navigate change and plan for the future. Its work spans energy demand and grid capacity, data center development, energy efficiency programs, infrastructure and resilience funding, and the modernization of government operations. ICF offers tailored AI solutions and services through ICF Fathom and has been named an OpenAI Select Partner. The company began in 1969 as the Inner City Fund, created to finance businesses in Washington, D.C.
- Headquarters
- Fairfax, Virginia, United States
- Founded
- 1969
- Founders
- Clarence D. Lester
- Funding Stage
- Public