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Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer - Remote (Canada)

Job Overview

Location

2 Locations

Job Type

Full-time

Category

Product Management

Date Posted

June 3, 2026

Full Job Description

đź“‹ Description

  • • Lead the design and preparation of protection and control drawings for high-voltage substations ranging from 12kV to 500kV, including protective schemes, relay one-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, substation panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules.
  • • Perform DC and AC systems calculations to support substation protection and control system design.
  • • Develop equipment specifications and selections based on client requirements and design criteria.
  • • Create detailed bills of materials aligned with project design specifications and client standards.
  • • Coordinate with physical, settings, and drafting disciplines to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality across all deliverables.
  • • Participate in client meetings and conduct site visits as needed to gather field data and validate design assumptions.
  • • Interpret and integrate vendor technical information into design documentation to ensure compatibility and compliance.
  • • Apply client-specific engineering standards and industry best practices to all design packages.
  • • Provide field support during substation construction phases to assist with implementation and resolve technical issues.
  • • Ensure strict adherence to company QA/QC processes for all protection and control design packages.
  • • Continuously improve technical knowledge, engineering skills, and professional performance through ongoing learning and process optimization.
  • • Work independently from a home office within Ontario or Saskatchewan, demonstrating self-sufficiency, proactive problem-solving, and accountability without direct supervision.
  • • Collaborate effectively as an active team member, prioritizing collective goals and contributing to a client-focused engineering culture.
  • • Maintain up-to-date proficiency in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and MicroStation for all design and documentation tasks.
  • • Support the team’s mission to reimagine and re-engineer electric utility solutions by delivering high-quality, innovative engineering services.

🎯 Requirements

  • • BS in Engineering, preferably electrical or computer engineering
  • • 8+ years of protection and controls experience
  • • 5+ years of experience working with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and MicroStation

🏖️ Benefits

  • • Fully remote work from home office within Ontario or Saskatchewan
  • • Opportunity to work on high-voltage substation projects impacting electric utility reliability and modernization
  • • Collaborative, client-focused engineering environment with emphasis on quality and innovation
  • • Continuous professional development through exposure to evolving industry standards and technologies

Skills & Technologies

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About ICF International, Inc.

Global advisory and technology services provider delivering strategy, analytics, and digital transformation to government and commercial clients. Core capabilities span energy, environment, health, education, and cybersecurity, integrating data science, policy expertise, and implementation support. Founded in 1969, publicly traded on NASDAQ as ICFI, with 9,000+ employees across more than 80 offices worldwide.

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