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Power System Study Engineer

Chennai, Tamil Nādu, India

Job Description

Join Us!

We combine SNC-Lavalin's project management expertise and Hitachi Energy's deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon!

Linxon, a leader in EPC power system infrastructure projects, seeks experienced and motivated Power System Studies & Substation Design Engineer, a critical role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and sustainability of the organization's'electrical infrastructure projects. This position is central to the technical backbone of the company, bridging advanced engineering analysis with practical design implementation. As a Power System Studies & Substation Design Engineer, you will be responsible for conducting advanced engineering and simulation studies to support the design, analysis, and optimization of electrical power systems. This includes industrial, utility, and renewable energy applications.

What will you do?

  • Perform power system studies, such as but not limited to:

    • Load Flow Analysis

    • Short Circuit Analysis

    • Harmonic Analysis

    • Reactive Power Compensation Study

    • Transient Stability Studies

    • Arc Flash Analysis

    • Grounding studies

    • Protection Coordination and Relay Settings

  • Conduct substation design studies, including:

  • Equipment sizing (transformers, breakers, CTs, PTs)

  • Busbar configuration and layout optimization

  • Grounding system design and analysis

  • Insulation coordination and lightning protection (TOV, TRV, LIOV and SOV)

  • Hands on experience simulation tools like ETAP, ASPEN, PSCAD, PSS/E

  • Ensure compliance with national and international standards (e.g., IEEE, IEC).

  • Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including project managers, civil, protection, and SCADA teams for integrated substation design.

  • Support grid integration studies for renewables, data centers, and industrial loads.

  • Provide technical support during tendering and project execution phases.

Experience, Education and other Required:

  • Bachelor'S or master's degree in electrical engineering (preferably with a focus on Power Systems).

  • 5+ years of experience in power system analysis or related fields.

  • Proficiency in electrical power system simulation software(s) and technical documentation.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Good communication and interpersonal abilities.

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and deliver innovative solutions.

  • Proficiency with GIS/AIS substation design.

  • Experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS) and renewable energy integration.

  • Familiarity with grid codes and utility standards.

  • Knowledge of protection relays and SCADA systems.

  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

What we offer:

In return, we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits,

  • 20 days Privilege Leave, 13 days Emergency leave and 14 Public holidays per year

  • Medical Insurance, Life Insurance and Career Progression

  • We also have a brilliant smarter working policy, too. That means many of folks are able to either work from home or as part of our hybrid model.

  • When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Linxon - we encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you'll see things our way, too.

About Linxon

Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity.

We combine SNC-Lavalin's project management expertise and ABB's deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon.

Linxon's vision is to deliver the best market offering for turnkey substation projects through world-class power technologies and delivering the highest level of competence in managing infrastructure projects.

As a leading engineering company, we help our customers with turnkey substation solutions in the field of power transmission, renewable energy, and transportation.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a new company as it evolves and help shape it for the future. If you like new challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and are interested in working with other motivated professionals with expertise in the Substations EPC business, then this is the new opportunity for you.

To know more about the Linxon please click on the link below.

Building the infrastructure to power the world - we are Linxon! - YouTube

Linxon

Location

Chennai, Tamil Nādu, India

Job Type

Full time

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R-143019

Salary range

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