Grid Protection Engineer (Dec 2024 or May 2025 Grad, Bachelors, Hybrid or Remote)

About Us

We are a relentlessly client-focused group who are re-imagining, re-designing, and re-engineering the way electric utilities tackle industry problems.  We are looking for passionate and innovative people who are constantly looking for ways to provide better quality engineering services for our clients.

The Ideal Candidate

You are motivated and take pride in the services you provide.  You love to go above and beyond to ensure the project is done right and all deadlines are met.  You should be proactive, self-sufficient, and able to productively work remotely.  You always strive to expand your knowledge and improve upon our work processes to increase quality and efficiency.  You are an active member of the team that works well with others and keeps the groups’ goals at the top of your priority list.  You enjoy taking on new responsibilities and learning new skill sets whenever needed.

As a Grid Protection Engineer you will be supporting the development of relay settings to protect electrical systems of projects on high-voltage substations at voltages from 12kV to 500kV with the goal of providing excellent quality work for our client.

 As an Grid Protection Engineer, you will:

• Perform short circuit model reviews

• Perform short circuit studies in power simulation programs such as CAPE (Gridscale X Advanced Protection Assessment), ASPEN & CYME

• Review protection and control design packages

• Develop & review calculation documentation to determine relay protection set points

• Review relay logic design for accurate implementation

• Configure settings files for microprocessor protective relays

• Develop NERC PRC compliance documentation

• Provide remote field support to relay test engineers during installation of relay settings

Candidates may or should have:

• The ability to work with and understand technical concepts, while also being able to communicate them to non-technical personnel

• Basic knowledge of the electric grid

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong skills and capabilities in Microsoft Office (specifically Word and Excel)

Basic Qualifications:

• A completed Bachelor's degree in Engineering (graduation no later than June 2025)

Preferred Qualifications:

• A degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

• Advanced user of Microsoft products, specifically Word and Excel

• Experience with developing settings for Schweitzer relays

• Experience with computer software tools to model engineering problems, program automation systems, prepare spreadsheet-based analyses and automation

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

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Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, 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 please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$57,737.00 - $98,153.00

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