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Seasonal Associate, Substation Civil Structural Designer

ICF
N Carolina Remote Office (NC99), United States, United StatesRemotepart_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Feb 2026
💰 $53,162/yr($31,272/yr$53,162/yr)

About the role

Ready to make a difference? 

ICF is seeking an on-call, seasonal Substation Civil Structural Designer to work on the civil/structural layout design of high voltage substations at voltages from 12kV to 500kV with the goal of providing excellent quality work for our clients. 

 

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. 

 

This is an entry level seasonal, on-call position that will be fully remote from North Carolina. The individual must reside in the state of NC. Hours will be vary based on the selected individual's availability and business needs. Pay for this position is $23 per hour. At this time, we are unable to provide housing nor relocation assistance.

The Ideal Candidate 

You are a highly motivated designer 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 productively work out of your home without direct supervision. You always strive to expand your knowledge and improve work processes to increase quality and efficiency. You are an active member of the team that works well with others and prioritizes the goals of the group. You enjoy taking on new responsibilities and learning new skill sets whenever needed. 

 

What you will be doing: 

  • Support the design and preparation of the following Substation Drawings: 

  • Site Layout, Location, and Grading Plans 

  • Erosion & Sediment Control Plan 

  • Stormwater Management Plan 

  • Foundation Plan & Details 

  • Structures Key Plan 

  • Structural Erection & Detail Drawings 

  • Oil Containment Detail Drawings 

  • Demolition Drawings 

  • Substation 3D Model 

  • Development of Bill of Materials based on Design Criteria 

  • Coordination with physical, protection & controls, and drafting disciplines to ensure quality deliverables 

  • Participate in client meetings and perform site visits for data gathering as required 

  • Assisting with interpreting and incorporating 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 

Minimum Qualification: 

  • By start date, a minimum of 60 completed college-level credit hours is required in engineering, design/drafting or related field 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Academic or professional experience in Computer Aided Design 

  • Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects 

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

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