Substation Physical Designer - Remote
This position is fully remote and can only be performed from your home office within Ontario province only.
Ready to make a difference?
ICF is seeking a Substation Physical Designer to support 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.
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 looking for passionate and innovative people who are constantly looking for ways to provide better quality engineering services for our clients.
Why you will love working here:
Quality of life: Fully remote, flexible schedule, work-life balance
Investment in the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)
The Ideal Candidate
You are a highly motivated designer 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 supervision. You always strive to expand your knowledge and improve work processes to increase quality and efficiency. You are an active member of the team that works well with others and prioritizes the goals of the group. You enjoy taking on new responsibilities and learning new skill sets whenever needed.
What you will be doing:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited, the design and preparation of substation drawings that include:
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
What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):
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
2+ years of experience in substation design with 3D, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bluebeam, and MicroStation
What we would like you to have (preferred skills):
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.
Substation Physical Designer (Inventor) - Remote (Ontario, Canada) • Ottawa, ON
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