Lead Substation Physical Engineer - Remote Canada

Title: Lead Substation Physical Engineer

This position is fully remote and can only be performed from your home office within [Ontario or Saskatchewan] province(s).

Ready to make a difference? ICF is seeking an experienced Substation Physical Engineer to lead the design and execution of high-voltage substation projects (typically 69kV to 500kV) with the goal of providing excellent quality work for our clients.

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 seeking passionate and innovative people who are constantly looking for ways to provide better quality engineering services for our clients.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a highly motivated engineer who takes pride in the services you provide. You ensure the project is done right and all deadlines are met. You should be proactive, self-sufficient, and able to productively work out of your home without direct supervision.

This role requires a deep understanding of physical layout, bus design, equipment selection, grounding, and constructability. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with utility clients, be self-motivated, and capable of mentoring junior staff.

**This position offers a clear growth path to becoming a Supervising Engineer, with increasing responsibility for project oversight, client engagement, and team leadership.**

What you will be doing:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited, leading and overseeing the design and preparation of substation physical design drawings and including:

Substation One Line and Three Line

Station General Arrangements & Sections

Electrical Details

Grounding Plan & Details

Conduit Plan & Details

Control Cubicle Layout, Sections, Cable Tray, Lighting, and Grounding

Low-Voltage AC Panels

Grounding Plan & Details

Lightning Protection

Illumination Plan & Details

Leading the design and preparation of engineering studies such as:

AC Load

Illumination

Grounding

Lightning Shielding

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Develop Bill of Materials based on design criteria

Coordinate with protection & controls, civil/structural, and drafting disciplines to ensure quality deliverables

Support client meetings, technical discussions, and project planning efforts

Participate in site visits and constructability reviews

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