Lead Project Engineer (Primary)

Description

The engineer will manage primary engineering activities from the start of a project or tender through to the As‑Built stage, adhering strictly to Linxon specifications, QA/QC, HSSE and integrity standards. Coordination will be required across Linxon’s local and global engineering teams, sub‑suppliers, civil engineers, and secondary engineering partners.

Key duties include providing civil design information, orchestrating interfaces between construction planning, steel‑structure engineering, protection and control systems, auxiliary power, and all equipment suppliers. Technical expertise in GIS, transformers, switchgear and reactors up to 400 kV is essential.

The position involves engineering assigned equipment packages such as switchgear, transformers, reactors, hardware & fittings, CT/VT/SA and HV/MV/LV cables, and delivering technical solutions that comprise single‑line diagrams, layout drawings and detailed documentation in line with applicable standards, OHS considerations and customer specifications. Responsibilities also cover preparation of bills of quantities, cost estimates and resolution of technical deviations.

• Lead primary engineering activities from project initiation through As‑Built, ensuring compliance with Linxon standards, QA/QC, HSSE and integrity requirements.
• Coordinate with local and global Linxon engineers, sub‑suppliers, civil and secondary engineering teams, and external partners.
• Provide civil design input and manage interface coordination among construction planning, steel structures, protection & control, auxiliary power and equipment suppliers.
• Apply expertise in GIS, transformers, switchgear and reactors up to 400 kV for HV substation projects.
• Engineer equipment packages such as switchgear, transformers, reactors, CT/VT/SA, and HV/MV/LV cable systems.
• Develop single‑line diagrams, layout drawings, technical specifications and documentation in line with standards, OHS, and customer requirements.
• Prepare bills of quantities, cost estimates, and resolve technical deviations and clarifications.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering and possess at least 15 years of substation engineering experience in utilities or EPC firms. Required knowledge includes legislative standards, substation layout, primary design, grounding, lightning, steel design inputs and HV/MV switchgear; basic understanding of protection and control systems is a plus. Proficiency in MS Office and basic MicroStation/AutoCAD skills are preferred.

• Minimum 15 years experience in HV substation engineering within utilities or EPC firms, with a bachelor’s or master’s in electrical engineering.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legislative standards, substation layout, primary design, grounding, lightning, steel design inputs and HV/MV switchgear.
• Proficient in MS Office; basic knowledge of MicroStation and AutoCAD preferred; understanding of protection and control systems considered a plus.

Benefits

Linxon offers a comprehensive rewards package, including 20 days of privilege leave, 13 days of emergency leave, 14 public holidays, medical and life insurance, and clear career progression paths. The company promotes a flexible hybrid work model and is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

• Offer 20 days privilege leave, 13 days emergency leave, 14 public holidays, medical and life insurance, career progression and flexible hybrid work arrangements.

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