[Hiring] Substation Site Development Engineer @IIIIIIUS

Role Description

ICF is seeking a Substation Site Development Engineer to support site development engineering for high‑voltage substations (12kV to 500kV). This role focuses on:

• Grading
• Stormwater management
• Civil site layout
• Erosion control
• Access road design
• Drainage
• Other key civil site development activities that support the safe and reliable construction of substation facilities

The Ideal Candidate:

• Highly motivated engineer who takes pride in the services provided
• Ensures projects are done right and deadlines are met
• Proactive and self-sufficient, able to work from home without direct supervision
• Strives to expand knowledge and improve work processes
• Active team member who works well with others
• Enjoys taking on new responsibilities and learning new skill sets

What you will be doing:

• Design and preparation of Substation Site Development deliverables, including:
• Substation site grading plans
• Stormwater management plans, hydrologic/hydraulic calculations, and drainage reports
• Erosion and sediment control plans
• Access road layout and design
• Yard layout coordination and site optimization
• Drainage design, culvert sizing, and ditch/berm design
• Oil containment system design (berms, trenches, impervious liners)
• Substation site demolition and restoration plans
• Development of Bill of Materials based on Design Criteria
• Coordination with electrical physical design, structural, and protection & controls teams
• Integrating geotechnical recommendations into site design
• Supporting permitting documentation for stormwater, erosion control, floodplain, and other civil requirements
• Participating in client meetings and performing site visits as required
• Interpreting and incorporating vendor/contractor information into design deliverables
• Applying client standards and ensuring all QA/QC processes are followed
• Continuous improvement of engineering, technical knowledge, and professional skillsets

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
• 2+ years of experience in:
• Civil/site development engineering
• Autodesk Civil 3D for grading, surfaces, and site design
• Preparing civil site development plans such as grading, stormwater, or erosion control
• Bluebeam for markups and review

Requirements

• Ability to prioritize work while working on multiple projects
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience supporting site development for substations, utilities, or industrial facilities
• Knowledge of hydrology/hydraulics and stormwater modeling tools
• Familiarity with permitting processes (SWPPP, NPDES, local stormwater rules, etc.)
• Advanced user of Microsoft products, specifically Word and Excel
• Working knowledge of substation design principles and site development interface
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology

Benefits

• 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!)