Project Engineer - Primary
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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!
What will you do?
- Work on project/tender specific activities assigned to the OPC group on a wide range of international T&D substation projects.
- Evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques and procedures to perform engineering assignments.
- Provide technical support for installation and commissioning activities.
- Develop tender engineering deliverables within tight timelines.
- Ensure the completeness of assigned packages and the correct function of resulting substation systems.
- Solve problems that arise during engineering development.
- Create work plans and cost estimates in own area of responsibility.
- Coordinate and clarify technical issues with engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers within the assigned scope of work and technical interfaces.
- Collaborate with the site team and attend site during the construction phase if necessary.
- Contribute to the risk & opportunity register by communicating observations.
- Prepare all technical documentation for equipment specifications as input to purchase requisitions.
- Focus on cost-efficient system solutions.
Experience, Education and Other Requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or equivalent
- 8-12 years of experience in substation Secondary P&C, SCADA, Telecommunication system design with HV Equipment expertise and overall system design.
- Sound knowledge on engineering of AIS & GIS transmission and distribution substation up to 500kV.
- Wide knowledge on ANSI / IEEE standards is preferred.
- Knowledge on NESC, NFPA 70, NFPA 780, NFPA 850 standards for substation engineering is desired.
- Over all engineering design experience on 30%, 60%, 90% and IFC stages on Primary engineering in GIS or AIS substation for North America utilities is required.
- Well-versed handling of ANSI units like – Feet and inches, Pounds etc is preferred.
- Knowledge on international standards and best practices related to HV substation & equipment
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 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.
Building the infrastructure to power the world - we are Linxon! - YouTub
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