Graduate Project Engineer

This is an opportunity to become part of the high voltage substation engineering team and learn more about how infrastructure projects are designed, built, delivered, operated and maintained.

We are searching for an enthusiastic engineering graduate to join our team. From the first day you will be placed on a rotation plan across the different engineering departments within Linxon UK. You will be allocated a mentor who will coach you, allocate design and engineering tasks to enable your development and assign you to a role on a running project to help you grow your experience and knowledge. This is not just an opportunity to learn practical engineering and thrive as an engineer. It is also an eye opener to the world of systems engineering, construction, and project management. Engineering remains a cornerstone to our economy and society. The future is bright and there is always a high-demand for engineers so this is the perfect opportunity to start building your professional experience in Extra-high voltage substation engineering.

Responsibilities:-

• Work under supervision of lead, primary and/or secondary engineer.
• Understand the importance of Health, Safety and Environmental impacts in engineering and contribute to the safety by design.
• Understand the different Construction Design Management duties and what it means to your day-to-day work as an engineer i.e. the role of the “designer”, amongst other important CDM roles.
• Develop an understanding of the different disciplines within the engineering of substations.
• Ensures that engineering assignment is completed with all the relevant information and that all multidisciplinary interfaces have been included in the allocated solution development jobs.
• Solves problems that appear during engineering development, with guidance from engineering subject matter experts.
• Drives completion of all allocated engineering activities on the project.
• Develop an ability to design and review of different substations and HV plant layouts, Single line diagrams, key line diagrams, etc..
• Develop an understanding of the different standards, applicable specifications and customer requirements on engineering projects.
• Develop a sense of collaboration with the project installation, commissioning and site activities clarifying potential issues or providing solutions to correct engineering errors.
• Understand the different roles across project organization and manage interactions with different stakeholders to ensure successful delivery, e.g. suppliers, clients, colleagues, etc..
• Develop an ability to write technical reports.
• Develop an ability to create specifications of equipment.
• Complete assigned trainings, including on-the-job training assignments.
• Develop the necessary computer skills, e.g. BIM tools, AUTOCAD, REVIT, NavisWorks, and other Engineering calculation tools..
• Develop a professional career path plan, with development targets.

Education:-

• B.E. / B. Tech. in Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering in First Division

Experience Required:-

• Previous work experience is not necessary, although relevant summer internships or placements would be advantageous.
• Volunteering experience would be advantageous.
• Any CAD certification would be advantageous

Competencies/ Skills Required:-

• A valid driver’s license.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent MS office abilities, e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, word, etc..
• Excellent research abilities.

Location:-

• Chennai, India.

Company Overview:-

Linxon is a joint venture company set up by SNC-Lavalin and ABB to turnkey electrical AC substation projects. Linxon will undertake turnkey electrical alternating current substation projects related to renewable and conventional power generation, power transmission and transportation solutions. Turnkey solutions will include project design, engineering, procurement, construction, management, commissioning and after-sales support. Our team combines deep technological knowledge and project management expertise to create a true partner for reliable, sustainable energy solutions.