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Job Title : Lead Primary Engineer
Location : Raleigh, NC
ABOUT THE ROLE
As the Lead Primary Engineer at Linxon in the US you will leverage your technical expertise to lead the design and installation of Substation Layouts for projects ranging from 400kV to 11kV. Reporting directly to the Head of Engineering & Procurement, you will collaborate with peers such as Electrical Engineer Specialists, Project Engineers, and Civil Project Engineers. This individual contributor role involves no direct reports but offers significant growth potential, with the possibility of transitioning into the role of Primary Application Engineering Team Leader within the next 3-5 years, contingent upon the candidate's suitability and performance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
What will you do?
- Lead and deliver primary and High Voltage (HV) design packages for various substation projects, including those related to Grid projects and wind farms.
- Develop substation layouts and detailed diagrams in compliance with established UK standards and processes, guiding and leading allocated Computer-Aided Design (CAD) resources locally and across different business units.
- Develop technical specifications and material schedules for HV primary equipment.
Technical Expertise :
Undertake primary design and calculations, grounding and lightning design, steel design inputs, transformers, converters / rectifiers, HV and Medium Voltage (MV) switchgear systems, auxiliary power AC and DC systems, power cables, Request for Quotation (RFQ), Bill of Quantities (BOQ), Site Construction File (SCF), Design Safety Lifecycle Plan (DSLP), earthing system, busbar sizing, and cable engineering.Provide technical support and contribute to the development of tender scheme options and related project scope documents.Produce engineering time estimates and support monthly forecasts.Design and Collaboration :
Lead and participate in design and hazard review meetings.Provide technical support on-site when required.Develop tenders and proposals as assigned by the line manager.Train and mentor junior staff.Position Interactions :
Collaborate with Line Managers for resourcing, domain knowledge, training, and conflict resolution.Engage with other engineering functions, including HV cables, civils, commissioning, secondary systems, engineering support, and lead engineers.Interact with site commissioning, test engineers, and installation teams.Liaise with customers and technical assurance for design review.Work closely with suppliers for technical alignment and review.Engage with wider project teams, including project managers, planning, tendering, and supply chain.Customer Management :
Strengthen customer relationships through the presentation and delivery of successful design solutions.Hold and participate in design and hazard reviews.Other Responsibilities :
Prepare conductor force calculations.Check and approve project documentation in accordance with established standards.Ensure that own work packages and delegated work packages align with project program, scope, and allocated budget.ABOUT YOU
Qualifications
Professional Engineering certification is required.Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a minimum ten (8) years of experience in foundation, reinforced concrete, and steel design. ORMaster's degree in civil engineering and a minimum eight (6) years of experience in foundation, reinforced concrete, and steel design.Other Competencies :
Experience with outdoor and indoor GIS applications. Specifically on indoor applications, a good understanding of the necessary building infrastructure to support GIS is required (e.g. foundation requirements, wall penetrations, embedded steel supports, overhead cranes, maintenance access, etc.).Experience in HV power cable system applications, including cable vault layouts, cable restraint design, and GIS sealing end / air termination applications.Experience / Special Skills Required :
Knowledge and understanding of Geotechnical site surveys, earthworks, site grading and drainagesKnowledge of Structural Analysis and Design Software (STAAD) and / or Structural Analysis Program (SAP2000) is necessary.Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD and / or MicroStation.Knowledge of Microsoft Office suites.Travel is required; up to 25% both domestic and international.ABOUT LINXON
We combine Atkins Realis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy's industry leading technological knowledge into a company dedicated to substations.We deliver sustainable energy solutions and act as a true partner to facilitate the digital transformation for those who depend on consistent reliability.OUR VISION
We are the partner of choice for our customers for our comprehensive solution portfolio.Linxon delivers the best market offer of EPC projects through world-class power technologies and the highest level of competence in managing infrastructure activities.We want to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers and partners whilst complying with the highest standards of quality, safety, efficiency, and sustainability.OUR PURPOSE
We are building the infrastructure to power the world with carbon free energy.Linxon is driving sustainability by building vital infrastructure for the energy transition.We help cities grow, industries expand, and communities thrive by building a crucial part of the power transmission grid.To know more about Linxon, please click the Link below :
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Worker Type
Employee
Job Type
Regular
At Linxon, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
