Substation Civil Structural Engineer - REMOTE

Job Summary

ICF is seeking a Substation Civil Structural Engineer with experience performing electric utility substation design engineering and reviews. This individual will be a senior member of a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and drafting technicians and will collaborate with electrical engineering to advance designs for utility-level substation and renewable energy projects.

• 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, 401(k) matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• And many more (Ask your recruiter for details!)

• Develop engineering design drawings and calculation packages from conceptual phase through detailed design and perform design reviews of civil/structural components to support bid and construction packages for substation projects.
• Ensure that the substation facility meets all applicable safety and environmental regulations, including storm water and SPCC requirements.
• Perform site design activities such as determining cut/fill for a grading plan, calculating water flow for erosion control and storm water control, and determining impervious additions.
• Conduct design reviews regularly, develop junior staff, and contribute to bids and proposal development.
• Occasional site visits to client substation facilities and travel for client meetings and industry events.
• Provide design support to field personnel during project construction.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
• 5+ years of experience performing electric utility substation design engineering and reviews
• PE License in the State of California

• Strong background in design of steel structures, concrete structures, site grading, geotechnical engineering, foundations, and substation access roads with knowledge of relevant codes and standards.
• Experience designing and reviewing substation civil & structural design in seismic areas, including transmission dead ends, rigid and strain bus, foundations, oil spill containment, retaining walls, masonry control shelters, pre‑engineered and prefabricated buildings, and firewalls.
• Familiarity with surveying, geotechnical, and construction specifications, development, and review.
• Compliance with quality control and safe work practices and maintain project scope, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Experience with STAAD.Pro, RISA 3D, FAD Tools, SAFE, SAG
  10, and LPile software.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Micro Station, including working with georeferenced drawings. CAD operation is generally performed by designers/drafters, but skill in these programs is a plus.
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
• Team player with the ability to communicate with clients and staff; experience in front‑facing client operations such as lunch and learns and kick‑off meetings.

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ICF is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable accommodations are available for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process.

California Remote Office (CA99)