Senior Project Engineer - Primary
- Chennai
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 Senior Project Engineer will be a member of the Linxon INOPC Engineering Team and will contribute towards the effective execution of the engineering functions within projects and tenders. The Engineer will work in a skilled team on a wide range of international T&D substation projects. The position will focus on the project and tender engineering and its interfaces and scope of work involved in HV - substation design and construction projects.
What will you do?
Primary Engineering of large and complex EHV/HV Air & Gas Insulated Substation (AIS & GIS) projects internationally:
- Responsible for Primary engineering activities from project/tender start till the As-Built stage with strict adherence to Project Specifications & Linxon standards including QA/QC, HSSE & Integrity.
- Coordinate within Linxon engineering team (local & remote/global), internal & external partners, sub-suppliers, secondary engineers & civil engineers.
- Provide information for civil designs and coordination of interfaces between construction planning, steel structure engineering, protection and control system, auxiliary power system and all equipment suppliers for the project.
- Sound application knowledge of such GIS, transformers, Switchgears Reactors up to 400kV.
- Sound knowledge on engineering of transmission and distribution practices (up to 400kV)
- Responsible for engineering of assigned equipment packages like Switchgear, Transformer, Reactors, Hardware & fittings, CT/VT/SA, HV/MV/LV cables etc.
- Provide technical solution for substations comprising Single line diagram, technical information, layouts and associated detail drawings and documents by established applicable standards, processes, operation & maintenance requirements, OHSE considerations and customer specifications.
- Develop technical concepts for Layouts, technical specifications, selection of equipment and connection material considering costs, quality, international standards, and material.
- Provide technical calculations, technical purchasing specification and schedules for all equipment for projects or tenders.
Experience, Education and other Required:
- Bachelor or master’s in electrical engineering or equivalent
- 10+ years substation engineering experience in Utilities or EPC industry.
- Good communication skill, to interact with external and internal parties at all levels in a multi-cultural environment.
- Expert knowledge in Substation design and engineering, Layouts, Primary design & calculations, Grounding & Lightning design, Steel design inputs, transformers, HV & MV Switchgear systems.
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.
Building the infrastructure to power the world - we are Linxon! - YouTube
Design your future! Sign up for job alerts straight to your inbox so you don't miss your next opportunity. Subscribe to jobs like this!
Great news! We will let you know when a new job like this has been added!

Preview
AsiaContent type
BlogsPublish date
04/22/2025
Summary
Living sustainably isn’t about drastic lifestyle overhauls. It’s about making small yet meaningful changes to reduce your impact on the planet while encouraging others to do the same. Whether y

Preview
AsiaContent type
BlogsPublish date
04/22/2025
Summary
Living sustainably isn’t about drastic lifestyle overhauls. It’s about making small yet meaningful changes to reduce your impact on the planet while encouraging others to do the same. Whether y
Design your future! Sign up for job alerts straight to your inbox so you don't miss your next opportunity. Subscribe to jobs like this!
Great news! We will let you know when a new job like this has been added!
Related job roles
Salary
Location
Orlando
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Marketing
Market
Corporate
Category
Permanent
Location
Orlando
Tampa
Atlanta
Raleigh
Houston
Description
Why join us? It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of makin
Reference
R-130603
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Oxfordshire
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Linxon - NewCo
Category
Permanent
Location
Oxfordshire
Description
JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title: Project Buyer & Expeditor (Site based)Location: Oxford, United KingdomJoin us!In this role you will be part of the ourSupply Chain Management team and support Procurement and
Reference
R-130533
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Cairo
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Civil engineering
Category
Permanent
Location
Cairo
Description
We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world class Engineering Services and Nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our i
Reference
R-130529
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Singapore
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Project management
Category
Permanent
Location
Singapore
Description
Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our p
Reference
R-130524
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Singapore
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Project management
Category
Permanent
Location
Singapore
Description
Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our p
Reference
R-130523
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Singapore
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Project management
Category
Permanent
Location
Singapore
Description
Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our p
Reference
R-130522
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Lima
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Design engineering
Category
Fixed Term Contract
Location
Lima
Description
Actualmente se ha generado una oportunidad para integrarse a AtkinsRéalis como Proyectista Intermedio de Electricidad e Instrumentación, División de Minería y Metalurgia.Responsabilidades:Desarrollo d
Reference
R-130517
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Binghamton
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Corporate communications
Market
Project, programme & cost management
Category
Permanent
Location
Binghamton
Description
Why join us? It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of maki
Reference
R-130514
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Binghamton
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Project management
Market
Project, programme & cost management
Category
Permanent
Location
Binghamton
Description
Why join us?Our utility construction management team is growing in the Northeast. The Utility Construction Manager manages construction project tasks related to the management and performance of field
Reference
R-130511
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Lima
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Automation / Instrumentation
Category
Fixed Term Contract
Location
Lima
Description
Actualmente se ha generado una oportunidad para integrarse a AtkinsRéalis como Ingeniero(a) de Instrumentación y Control Junior. Responsabilidades:Realizar coordinación y supervisar trabajos de un equ
Reference
R-130510
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Related articles

Preview
USAContent type
BlogsPublish date
11/25/2024
Summary
From Roadway Engineers to Traffic Management Specialists, transportation jobs are essential to keeping the US economy moving. Better travel improves daily lives, too. Our work in planning, design
.jpg)
Preview
USAContent type
BlogsPublish date
11/25/2024
Summary
The multifaceted role of the project manager has been increasing in importance across virtually every industry in recent years—but what, exactly, is driving the demand? As global markets become

Preview
USAContent type
BlogsPublish date
11/25/2024
Summary
With climate change and environmental challenges at the forefront of global concerns, industries worldwide have found that sustainability is now more important than ever before. At AtkinsRéalis

Preview
USAContent type
BlogsPublish date
05/08/2023
Summary
How did you get interested in water and coastal issues? I have been interested in water and coastal issues ever since I was a child. I grew up along the Puget Sound in Washington State and have expe

Preview
Middle EastContent type
BlogsPublish date
11/18/2021
Summary
Operations Manager, Victoria Al Khoury works in Qatar for our Operations & Maintenance business. She started out her career in Dubai as an electrical site engineer, and after few years, when her

Preview
Middle EastContent type
BlogsPublish date
06/04/2021
Summary
Domiciled in the premier hospitality and leisure hub of Qetaifan Island North (QIN), Doha, Qatar, Aquatar is a world-class fully themed waterpark and the island’s main attraction. Conceptualized on th

Preview
AsiaContent type
BlogsPublish date
04/15/2021
Summary
Let’s connect, our first alumni meet received overwhelming participation and tremendous positive response from our alumni network, which has over 900 active members on LinkedIn. Hosted virtual

Preview
AsiaContent type
BlogsPublish date
03/16/2021
Summary
The year 2020 had an enormous impact on our lives– the most significant being the massive shift in routines with work moving to our homes. This change in norms coupled with an atmosphere of un

Preview
AsiaContent type
BlogsPublish date
03/05/2021
Summary
Calling all alumni in India! Let's connect! We are excited to host our first virtual get-together on Friday, 19 March 2021, 12:30- 1:30 p.m. (IST) The India Alumni Group was establishe

Preview
USAContent type
ProjectsPublish date
05/07/2019
Summary
Project Neon is the largest public works project in the history of Nevada. It will widen 3.7 miles of Interstate 15 (I-15) between Sahara Avenue and the “Spaghetti Bowl” interchange in downtown Las
Talent community
Would you like to know more? Not ready to apply? Join our talent community to stay connected and engaged with us at AtkinsRéalis.
Find out more