Substation Physical Designer (Inventor) - Remote (Ontario, Canada)

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.

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