Lead Engineer - Energy and Infrastructure Projects (Phoenix, AZ)

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Lead Engineer, Energy and Infrastructure Projects (Phoenix, AZ)

LOCATION: Phoenix, AZ(Hybrid)

Who we are?

Built on more than a century of innovation and decades of substation expertise, Linxon blends AtkinsRéalis’ project management strength with Hitachi Energy’s technological leadership. Together, we deliver high‑performing EPC solutions that strengthen the power grid.

We support community growth and industrial development by providing end‑to‑end engineering, procurement, management, and construction services for complex AC substation and electrification projects across five core markets.

What We Believe?

We believe in the value of every client’s investment and take pride in tackling challenging, high‑risk projects. With deep expertise and continuous development, our teams operate with the precision, resilience, and mission‑focus needed to deliver crucial infrastructure—often described as the “special forces” of our industry.

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How will you make your impact?

As a Lead Engineer, you play a pivotal role in shaping the future of energy infrastructure. You are entrusted with leading, coordinating, and executing all engineering aspects across Linxon’s diverse and high‑impact projects—including Air‑Insulated Switchgear (AIS), Gas‑Insulated Switchgear (GIS), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Rail and Infrastructure programs, Data Centers, and both offshore and onshore Wind developments.

In this role, you serve as the technical anchor for the project team—driving safety, cost efficiency, quality, and reliability at every stage. You provide strong technical leadership across all engineering disciplines, ensuring seamless integration and alignment from concept through execution.

What will you do?

• You will own all engineering execution—both in‑house and outsourced—from proposal through energization, ensuring every project meets contractual, technical, and performance commitments.

• You will command the engineering budget, driving cost‑efficient decisions that strengthen overall project financials.

• You will enforce schedule discipline, delivering complete, high‑quality engineering packages on time and within targeted cost.

• You will set the project’s technical vision, defining design criteria and maintaining a precise, risk‑aware deliverables plan.

• You will inject innovative, cost‑smart engineering solutions that enhance performance and reduce complexity.

• You will elevate vendor selection and subcontract strategy through rigorous technical evaluation and strong negotiation influence.

• You will guarantee safety‑compliant, standards‑aligned designs, eliminating risk, rework, and downstream issues.

• You will audit all design packages for accuracy, constructability, and cost impact before release to the field.

• You will validate vendor compliance, including witnessing factory acceptance tests to protect equipment quality and project reliability.

• You will partner closely with the Project Manager to strengthen scope control, procurement execution, schedule accuracy, and change management.

• You will champion quality and document control, ensuring clean, traceable, and audit‑ready engineering records.

• You will lead all customer technical engagements, securing approvals and resolving design issues with speed and authority.

• You will unblock construction by responding to site technical questions and closing NCRs quickly, decisively, and safely.

Who you are?

• You bring 8+ years of engineering or project management experience, ideally within an EPC environment, giving you the practical insight and leadership skills needed to drive complex energy‑infrastructure projects forward.

•  You hold a BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent), providing the technical foundation to make informed decisions, solve complex challenges, and lead with confidence in a highly technical setting.

• Take clear ownership of engineering budgets and decisions.

• Consistently uphold contract requirements, quality, and safety.

• Bring strong technical judgment and a collaborative mindset.

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