Lead Primary Engineer

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Job Description Job Overview: As the Lead Primary Engineer at Linxon in Raleigh, North Carolina, 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 Areas of Responsibility (KARs): Technical Leadership: 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. Benefits Linxon offers a competitive compensation package, including health benefits, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development and growth. If you are a strategic thinker with a proven track record in tendering and a passion for contributing to innovative power system solutions, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Linxon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Linxon is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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.