Substation Protection & Control Designer

ICF•Reston, VA

17h

About The Position

ICF is seeking a Substation P&C Designer to work on relay and protection and control projects for high-voltage substations ranging from 12kV to 500kV, under the direction of the Electrical Project Lead. The role is part of a client-focused group providing engineering services to electric utilities and emphasizes quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. The position involves designing and preparing protection and control drawings, coordinating with related disciplines, incorporating vendor information and client standards, and ensuring quality assurance and quality control processes are followed. The role also involves ongoing development of job-related engineering, technical, and professional knowledge and skills.

Requirements

AA or high school diploma.
Experience with substation (transmission) design.
At least 3 years of detailed wiring design experience, including developing single lines, schematics, and relay panels.
At least 3 years of experience working with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Inventor, and MicroStation.

Nice To Haves

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 principles involved in producing technical plans, blueprints, and drawings.

Responsibilities

Design and prepare substation relay one-line and three-line drawings.
Design and prepare AC/DC schematics.
Design and prepare substation panel layouts.
Design and prepare substation wiring diagrams and cable schedules.
Design and prepare SCADA and communication diagrams.
Design and prepare point-to-point wiring diagrams.
Coordinate 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 or ensure the company's quality assurance and quality control processes are followed on all design packages.
Continuously improve job-related engineering, technical, and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.