Lead Electrical Engineer - Relay Settings - REMOTE

Lead Electrical Engineer – Relay Settings (Remote US)

ICF is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer – Relay Settings to join our innovative team and help shape the future of electric utility solutions through advanced protection and control engineering.

We are a relentlessly client‑focused group re‑imagining, re‑designing, and re‑engineering the way electric utilities tackle industry problems. We look for passionate and innovative people who constantly improve our engineering services for clients.

• Quality of life:
  Flexible workplace arrangements, 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!)

You are a highly motivated engineer who takes pride in the services you provide. You ensure the project is done right and all deadlines are met. You should be proactive, self‑sufficient, and able to work productively from home without supervision. You continually expand your knowledge and improve work processes to increase quality and efficiency. You are an active team member who works well with others and prioritizes group goals.

You enjoy taking on new responsibilities and learning new skill sets whenever needed.

• Develop relay settings and protection philosophies for distribution equipment including transformers, bus, CB control, distribution feeders, etc.
• Review protection and control design packages.
• Provide remote field support to the relay test engineers during installation of settings.
• Model electrical systems in power simulation programs such as CAPE, ASPEN, and CYME.
• Create thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, and calculations.
• Continuously improve engineering, technical, and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Mentor and train less experienced engineers in power engineering theories and principles.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, preferably electrical or computer engineering.
• 8+ years of experience developing relay settings and protection philosophies for transmission, sub‑transmission, or distribution equipment, including transmission lines, transformers, buses, breaker control, capacitor banks, distribution feeders, etc.
• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering theories and principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering license in at least one state.
• Experience with 69 kV Viper recloser applications.
• Experience with IEC 61850 communication protocol.
• Advanced user of Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Access).
• Ability to plan and manage assignments and clearly communicate barriers to complete tasks on budget/schedule.
• Experience using computer software to model engineering problems, program automation systems, prepare spreadsheet‑based analyses, and automation.
• Experience developing settings for Schweitzer relays.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work remotely without supervision.
• Initiative to embrace continuous learning toward becoming an expert on programs and technology you represent.
• Strong organizational skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer. For more information, please read our EEO policy. 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. To request an accommodation, email C and we will be happy to assist.

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