Substation Physical Designer - REMOTE

ICF•Los Angeles, CA

20h•Remote

About The Position

ICF is seeking a Substation Physical Designer to support the execution of distribution substation projects at voltages from 12kV to 69kV with the goal of providing excellent quality work for our clients. While the core responsibilities will center on distribution-level projects, involvement in transmission substation projects above 69kV can also be expected. ICF is a relentlessly client-focused group that re-imagines, re-designs, and re-engineers the way electric utilities tackle industry problems. They are seeking passionate and innovative people who are constantly looking for ways to provide better quality engineering services for their clients.

Requirements

An associate’s degree in Drafting/Design or related field. (One year of experience in drafting course work or equivalent technical experience may be substituted for one year of education.)
2+ years of experience in substation design with Inventor 3D, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bluebeam, and MicroStation.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Computer Aided Design
Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Advanced user of Microsoft products, specifically Word and Excel
Knowledge of substation design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical drawings and models.
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to technical design.

Responsibilities

Design and preparation of substation drawings including: Substation One Line and Three Line, Station General Arrangements & Sections, Grounding Plan & Details, Conduit Plan & Details, Control Cubicle Layout, Sections, Cable Tray, Lighting, and Grounding, Low-Voltage AC Panels, Protective Schemes, Substation Relay One Lines and Three Lines, AC/DC Schematics, Substation Panel Layouts, Substation Wiring Diagram and Cable Schedule, SCADA and Communication Diagrams.
Development of Bill of Materials based on Design Criteria.
Coordination with physical, protection & controls, and drafting disciplines to ensure quality deliverables.
Participate in client meetings and perform site visits for data gathering as required.
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.
Mentor and guide junior designers.