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Chennai, Tamil Nādu, India

Job Title: Sr. Designer - Electrical/ Sr Electrical Designer

Job Location: Chennai, India

Join Us!

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

The Sr. Designer Electrical will be a member of Linxon GETS-Chennai Engineering Team and will contribute towards the effective operation of the business unit. The Sr. Designer Electrical will work on project/Tender specific activities assigned to the GETS group along with skilled team on a wide range of international T&D substation projects, classified as medium engineering complexity. Individual contributors using prior theoretical learning or knowledge of methods and technologies to execute work assignments using established solutions. The position provides design for engineering discipline across multiple engineering projects within the GETS. Complete the assignments on major projects, cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards. Highest quality standards are applied, and safety requirements are taken into consideration

What will you do?

  • Independently work AutoCAD/MicroStation platform for the 2D design and detail engineering of substation Projects.
  • Independently work protection and control schemes for substations (Up to 400kV) Develop single-line, three-line, AC/DC schematics, trip matrix, interlock logics, terminal block drawings, Relay selections and wiring diagrams.
  • Design relay panels, Control Panel, Mosaic/Mimic Panel, LCC Panel, SAS/SCADA, DFR, DSM Panels detail drawings, cable schedules, and bill of materials.
  • Prepare technical reports, Design Basis, specifications, and drawings.
  • Ensure designs meet IEEE, NESC, ANSI standards.
  • Confirm the engineering is developed, taken into consideration the complete information and all inter discipline checks has been conducted, the results are documented in the project specific storage area.
  • Solves the cad issues that appear during engineering development.
  • Collaborate with civil, structural, and primary electrical teams.
  • Attend client/ Internal weekly meetings and review sessions
  • Monitor schedules and ensure timely delivery of design packages
  • Maintain records of design changes and engineering decisions
  • Report and keep records for all engineering changes. Cooperate with the engineering team and agree on the project specific impacts, caused by the changes.
  • Ensure compliance with Linxon and Client engineering guidelines, standards and quality across the complete engineering process and adhere to organisational QMS
  • Creates work plans and cost estimates in own area of responsibility.
  • Contribute to the Up-to-date design issue log.
  • Implement new tools and technologies to enhance efficiency.
  • Develop the tender engineering drawings in short time with quality.
  • Safety – Understand and follow Linxon OHS procedures and guidelines.
  • Participate at CAD design and Other Engineering tool reviews.
  • Provide input for close out report and lessons learned and follow/review lessons learned for next projects.

Experience, Education and other Required:

  • 10+ years' experience in CAD/MicroStation design
  • Should have executed project engineering in CAD/MicroStation platform
  • Diploma/bachelor's degree in electrical & Electronics engineering
  • Any site experiences would be beneficial
  • Sound knowledge in AutoCAD/MicroStation tools.
  • Overall design experience on AIS & GIS Substation design.
  • Hands on Experience in preparation of substation deliverables like Overall SLD, PSLD, Panel General arrangement drawings, Panel mechanical engineering related structure, equipment mounting, internal view etc.,
  • AutoCAD, hands-on experience is must
  • E3, Ebase, Elecdes, add-on experience
  • Should have executed project engineering in AutoCAD.
  • High attention to detail and quality

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.

We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy'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.

Join the future with Linxon GETS Chennai, India

Linxon

Location

Chennai, Tamil Nādu, India

Job Type

Full time

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R-162785

Salary range

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Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

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