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JOB TITLE: Lead Civil and Structural Engineer

LOCATION: Raleigh, NC

Who we are?

Linxon is a company founded on a century of technological expertise and six decades of global experience in substation and electrification projects. By merging AtkinsRéalis' project management prowess with Hitachi Energy's cutting-edge technological knowledge, Linxon leverages the strengths of both parent companies to form a new, dynamic entity.

What we do?

Linxon plays a pivotal role in fostering urban growth, industrial expansion, and community development by constructing essential components of the power transmission grid. We provide comprehensive engineering, procurement, management, and construction services for the execution of large, complex AC power substations, including expansions and electrification across five key segments.

What we believe?

We are driven by the in the value of your investment and a passion for undertaking challenging and high-risk projects. Our expertise, honed over years of experience and reinforced by continuous training, equips us to handle critical mission akin to “Special Forces”.

What is your impact?

Join us to drive innovation and excellence in critical infrastructure projects! As a Civil and Structural Engineer, you take the helm of Civil & Structural engineering projects that span a diverse and exciting range! You'll lead the coordination and execution of Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS) and Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) substations within the 34.5kV – 550kV range. But that's not all—your expertise will also drive the electrification of railways and the advancement of Renewable Energy Substations. Your mission? To ensure every project is a beacon of safety, cost efficiency, quality, and reliability.

What will you do?

• Project Collaboration: Communicate effectively with ABB and customer personnel to coordinate and resolve project-related activities and issues.
• Innovation and Cost Savings: Support proposal efforts by introducing innovative, cost-saving ideas and value-added solutions.
• Marketing Activities: Engage in tender processing, preparing costing sheets, sending RFQs to contractors, reviewing quotations, and responding to queries.
• On-Site Assessments: Evaluate existing equipment, steel structures, and foundations in "brown field" substation projects.
• Sub-Contractor Bids: Validate construction sub-contractor bids and negotiate sub-contracts for electrical substations and switchyard projects.
• Project Execution: Prepare, update, and support the execution of civil and structural engineering activities, emphasizing on-time delivery, quality, and cost management.
• Design Criteria: Collaborate with the project lead engineer to develop design criteria and document deliverables.
• Engineering Support: Provide support in areas such as substation/switchyard arrangement review, quantity estimation, grading and drainage design, foundation calculations, steel structure design, building design, equipment specifications, seismic qualification, and material specifications.
• Issue Resolution: Address civil and structural design issues identified by the project execution team.
• Technical Reviews: Perform technical, cost savings, and constructability reviews of design packages.
• Compliance: Ensure designs comply with national and local standards and codes.
• Department Goals: Assist the department manager in meeting goals.
• Quality Processes: Adhere to quality processes and document control procedures.
• Field Support: Provide construction and field engineering support during the construction stage and manage changes.

Who you are?

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a minimum of 10 years of experience in foundation, reinforced concrete, and steel design or a master's degree in civil engineering with a minimum of 8 years of experience in foundation, reinforced concrete, and steel design.
• GIS Applications: Experience with both outdoor and indoor GIS applications, including necessary building infrastructure for indoor GIS (e.g., foundation requirements, wall penetrations, embedded steel supports, overhead cranes, maintenance access).
• HV Power Cable Systems: Expertise in cable vault layouts, cable restraint design, and GIS sealing end/air termination applications
• Civil & Structural Design: Specialization in civil and structural design for high voltage substations and transmission lines, with additional experience in industrial facilities or power plants.
• Geotechnical Knowledge: Understanding of geotechnical site surveys, earthworks, site grading, and drainage.
• Software Proficiency: Proficient in Structural Analysis and Design Software (STAAD, SAP2000), CAD software (AutoCAD, MicroStation), and Microsoft Office Suites.
• Travel: Willingness to travel up to 25%, both domestically and internationally.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a rewarding compensation package.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Comprehensive benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
• 401K with Employer Match: Secure your future with our generous retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access support for personal and professional challenges.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Take the time you need to recharge and relax.
• Learning and Development: Grow your skills with our training programs and career opportunities.

Join us and experience a workplace that values your well-being and professional growth!

We are proud to announce that Linxon Americas has been certified as a Great Place to Work® reflecting our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and teamwork.

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