Substation Protection & Control Designer - Remote (Ontario, Canada)

ICF

Toronto, CAremote countryPosted Jun 19, 2026
Posting intelligenceActively listedReposted 3×, possible evergreen/ghost posting

Skills

excel

About the role

Description

Substation Protection & Control Designer

This position is fully remote and can only be performed from your home office within Ontario province only.

Ready to make a difference?

ICF is seeking a Substation P&C Designer, to work on the design of relay and protection and control projects on high voltage substations at voltages from 12kV to 500kV under the direction of the Electrical Project Lead. We are a relentlessly client-focused group who are re-imagining, re-designing, and re-engineering the way electric utilities tackle industry problems. We're seeking passionate and innovative people who are constantly looking for ways to provide better quality engineering services for our clients.

Why you will love working here:

Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance

Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities

And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

What you will be doing:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the design and preparation of the following Protection and Control Drawings:

Substation Relay One Lines and Three Lines

AC/DC Schematics

Substation Panel Layouts

Substation Wiring Diagram and Cable Schedule

SCADA and Communication Diagrams

Point to Point Wiring Diagrams

Coordination with physical, settings, and drafting disciplines to ensure quality deliverables

Interpret and incorporate vendor information into design deliverables

Apply client standards related to the work

Perform/ensure company’s Quality assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes are being followed on all design packages

Continuous improvement of job-related engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):

AA or High School Diploma

Experience with substation (transmission) design

3+ years of detailed wiring design experience, developing single lines, schematics and relay panels

3+ years of experience working with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Inventor, and MicroStation

What we would like you to have (preferred skills):

Understanding of AC/DC control diagrams to accurately perform point to point wiring requirements

Ability to assist lead engineers with initial design requirements

Advanced user of Microsoft products, specifically Excel, and Word

Knowledge of the practical application of industry standards such as: NEC, NESC, IEEE and ANSI

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of technical plans, blueprints and drawings

To learn more about this team and how our grid engineering solutions help electric utilities balance cutting-edge technology with cost-efficiency and reliability> ICF Power Delivery Services

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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.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Canada Remote Office (CD99)

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