RES Lead Engineer

Chennai, Tamil Nādu, India

Job Title - RES Lead Engineer

Job Location - Chennai, India

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

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Proposals Specialist. Responsible for reviewing of client proposal documentation and researching of and developing of required documentation and ensuring the Linxon tendering process is properly adhered to for all tenders including gate screening, tender kick off, tender budget setting, tender preparation meetings, cost calculations, tender submission and post tender support.

What will you do?

Tender Management:

• Lead and manage the end-to-end tendering process, from initial opportunity identification to proposal submission.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant technical, commercial, and legal information for tender responses.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of tender documents, adhering to customer specifications and requirements.

Proposal Development:

• Develop compelling and competitive proposals that showcase Linxon's capabilities and value proposition.
• Work closely with technical and engineering teams to understand project requirements and translate them into comprehensive tender responses.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for tender submissions.

Contract Negotiation:

• Engage in negotiations with clients to secure favorable contract terms and conditions.
• Collaborate with legal and commercial teams to review and finalize contract agreements.

Market Research:

• Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to enhance Linxon's competitive positioning.
• Analyze and evaluate potential opportunities for new business.

Relationship Building:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a unified and coordinated approach in addressing client needs.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure that all tender submissions comply with Linxon's quality standards and policies.
• Implement and maintain best practices in the tendering process.
• In depth experience on RFQ, Review the vendor commercial offer, Preparation full cost model. Ensure Warranty, Insurance and tax related information in vendor offer.
• Good knowledge of AIS/GIS HV/MV equipment and traction substation , railway electrification , SCADA / protection system of railway electrification.
• Prepare technical proposals, BOQs, and cost estimates for railway electrification systems.
• Assist in developing preliminary and detailed designs for overhead catenary systems (OCS), substations, and traction power supply.
• Ensure designs comply with international standards (EN, IEC, IEEE) and local railway regulations.
• Strong knowledge of traction power systems, OCS, substations, and distribution networks.
• Familiarity with international railway electrification standards and practices.
• Innovative mindset for optimizing designs and reducing costs.
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices in markets advantageous
• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work with cross-functional and cross-border teams as well as to cope with a flexible-load environment
• Motivated to take full ownership for tenders similar to a project manager.
• Availability for potential international travels
• Fluent in English with good communication skills

Experience, Education and other Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• 10+ Proven experience in tendering, bid management, or a related role within the railway electrification, traction substation and .
• Strong understanding of power system projects, including Traction substation design and construction.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations.

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

• 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.

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.

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