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[Remote] Substation Protection & Control Designer - REMOTE

Remote Full-time Live

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, and they are seeking a Substation Protection & Control Designer to work on the design of relay and protection and control projects on high voltage substations. The role involves designing various protection and control drawings, coordinating with different disciplines, and ensuring quality assurance processes are followed.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Skills

  • AA or High School Diploma
  • Experience with substation (transmission) design
  • 3+ years of detailed wiring design experience, developing single lines, schematics and relay panels
  • 3+ years of experience working with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Inventor, 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

Benefits

  • Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Access to professional development resources
  • 401k matching
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Donation matching
  • Volunteer opportunities

Company Overview

  • ICF is a global consulting and technology services provider focused on making big things possible for our clients. It was founded in 1969, and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.icf.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • ICF has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 29 in 2025, 31 in 2024, 35 in 2023, 29 in 2022, 31 in 2021, 38 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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