Senior Power Systems Engineer - Modeling & Analytics; REMOTE

Senior Power Systems Engineer - Modeling & Analytics – Remote US

ICF is hiring a senior power systems engineer to lead a growing team and shape the future of electric utility solutions through advanced modeling and analytics. You will manage clients and a skilled team while driving quality engineering services.

• Fully remote, flexible schedule, work‑life balance
• Donation matching, volunteer opportunities, tuition reimbursement
• 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, professional development resources
• And many more (ask your recruiter for details)

• Highly motivated engineer who delivers exceptional services on schedule
• Proactive leader who motivates, directs, and manages teams
• Strong communicator who defines priorities, mentors, and fosters teamwork
• Initiative and self‑sufficiency to work productively from a home office without supervision
• Committed to continuous learning and process improvement
• Embraces new responsibilities and acquires new skill sets as needed

• Team and client management
  • Lead and manage a small, skilled team in power systems modeling and analytics for utility clients
  • Mentor and train less experienced engineers in power engineering theories and principles
  • Continuous improvement of engineering knowledge, skills, and overall team performance
  • Project management tasks: forecasting, tracking hours, budgeting, milestones, scheduling, delegating, and client meetings
  • Interact with prospective clients to demonstrate ICF’s expertise and attract new business
  • Develop scopes of work, project timelines, and budget estimates
  • Participate in weekly client meetings to deliver project status updates
• Engineering responsibilities
  • Create, revise, and maintain transmission short circuit models in CAPE and ASPEN
  • Create, revise, and maintain transmission power flow models in PSSE and PSCAD
  • Create, revise, and maintain distribution system models in CYME, Synergi, and Wind Mil
  • Perform Arc Flash analysis of facilities to calculate hazard ratings
  • Analyze transmission line modeling based on LiDAR and 3D models in PLS‑CADD
  • Perform voltage imbalance analysis in PSCAD
  • Calculate thermal ampacity ratings for conductors and equipment according to FAC‑008, FERC‑881, and IEEE standards
  • Write thorough technical reports summarizing findings of analyses
  • Develop automation scripts to improve efficiency and accuracy (Python, SQL, VBA)

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering theories and principles (short circuit, power flow, arc flash, voltage imbalance, thermal ampacity)
• 5+ years of experience working at an electric utility (investor‑owned, municipal, or cooperative)

• People management and mentorship experience
• Experience directing and reviewing work of others for quality assurance and constructive feedback
• Knowledge of industry standards (IEEE, ANSI, NERC, FERC regulations)
• Experience scripting in Python to automate analyses in power systems software
• Ability to plan and manage assignments and communicate barriers to complete tasks on budget/schedule
• Initiative to embrace continuous learning toward becoming an expert on programs and technology
• Proficiency in computer software tools to model engineering problems, program automation, and spreadsheet‑based analyses and automation

$ – $ (Nationwide Remote Office)

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology (Business Consulting and Services)

ICF is an equal‑opportunity employer. For more information, please read our EEO policy. Reasonable accommodations are available. All information you provide will be kept confidential and used only to provide needed reasonable accommodations.