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Electrical Engineer - Substation
Do you enjoy working in solar, wind, energy storage, hydrogen, biofuel, and/or conventional power generation technologies? How about enabling project developers, financial institutions, and owners/investors to bring new projects online that support the future of energy around the globe? ICF’s TECHNICAL ADVISORY TEAM IS DOING JUST THAT!
Our work is focused on enabling the development of and investment in energy infrastructure. Working within the Technical Advisory group, your role as an Electrical Engineer will include engaging with clients and solving challenges related to the development, design, construction, operation, and analysis of renewable energy projects.
You will be joining a motivated and dedicated team of industry experts, with a rewarding team culture. As a member of the Technical Advisory team, you will be delivering high-value technical diligence support and offer solutions for mitigating technical and commercial challenges encountered by our clients. You will have an opportunity to work across energy technologies and engage with clients and industry stakeholders regarding the opportunities present in the evolving energy industry.
Technical Advisory provides comprehensive energy industry advisory services supporting strategic investments, portfolio management, operational planning, market developments, policy analyses, regulatory support, and customer engagement. We work collaboratively across several divisions within ICF, including our Power and Gas Market team, Environment and Planning team, and Transportation and Sustainability team. Consultants at ICF integrate their industry experience with advanced consulting and analytical skills. As an Electrical Engineer, you will utilize your experience to provide Independent Engineering and Owner’s Engineering advisory services.
What you will do:
Design Review & Analysis
Conduct comprehensive reviews of HV electrical design packages for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects.
Identify and evaluate potential fatal flaws in system configuration, equipment selection, and design compliance.
Develop and deliver detailed engineering reports with findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
Analyze single-line diagrams, protection schemes, and control system designs for accuracy and completeness.
Evaluate equipment specifications including transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and protection devices.
Conduct due diligence, desktop reviews and develop construction monitoring reports, and/or project completion reports on energy and infrastructure assets.
Electrical Studies & System Analysis
Review arc flash studies and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
Analyze short-circuit studies, load flow, and fault current calculations to support system planning and coordination.
Review substation grounding systems to ensure compliance with standards and local requirements.
Evaluate harmonic studies and recommend mitigation strategies to enhance power quality.
Review and optimize relay coordination and protection settings.
Review metering coordination and revenue metering requirements to ensure proper integration.
Transmission & Distribution Systems
Review transmission line designs for grid interconnections.
Evaluate substation layouts and equipment arrangements to ensure safety, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
Assess SCADA and communication system integration requirements for data monitoring and control.
Review protection schemes and backup protection strategies for reliability and redundancy.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field with a focus on power systems.
3+ years of experience working in electrical design related areas including electrical design of renewable energy projects, substation design and power system engineering.
Demonstrated understanding of current electrical design issues for power generation projects including but not limited to: industry best practices relating to engineering and construction; power system design; grounding methods and construction practices; control systems and grid interaction; substation and interconnection design; and the technical aspects of interconnection agreements.
Strong understanding of U.S. electrical codes: NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and NEMA.
Hands-on experience with arc flash, short circuit, load flow, grounding, and harmonic analyses.
Familiarity with transmission voltage systems (69 kV and above) and utility interconnection processes.
Ability to work with and understand technical concepts, while also being able to communicate them to varied audiences.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Experience with project financing due diligence
Experience in energy storage applications, energy storage component technology, integration of renewables and energy storage, and the valuation of energy storage systems is preferred.
Experience with utility scale solar generation modeling, design, construction, operation, and/or development a plus.
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.