Junior SME, Primary Engineering (Electro-Mechanical), Energy and Infrastructure Projects (Raleigh, NC)

Linxon•Raleigh, NC

9d•$90,400 - $173,300•Onsite

About The Position

As a Junior SME, Primary Engineering with Linxon, you will support the design and delivery of high-voltage substation projects ranging from 765kV to 11kV across the Americas. You will work closely with Project Lead Engineers, BIM Engineers, Protection & Control Engineers, Civil Engineers, clients, vendors, and contractors to develop safe, reliable, and efficient substation solutions. You will coordinate multidisciplinary designs, participate in engineering reviews, constructability assessments, and technical evaluations, while ensuring compliance with utility, IEEE, NEC, NESC, environmental, and safety standards. You will support project planning, scheduling, engineering execution, and technical problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle. The position is based on-site in Raleigh, North Carolina. It offers a stated US base salary range of $90,400 to $173,300. The role is full-time and regular employment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
2–4 years of experience in substation design, primary engineering, or high-voltage projects.
Knowledge of substation layout design, high-voltage equipment applications, grounding, clearances, and primary engineering practices.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or similar engineering design software.
Familiarity with IEEE, NEC, NESC, and utility standards.
Experience with outdoor and indoor GIS applications and understanding of the infrastructure requirements for GIS installations.
Knowledge of HV power cable systems, including cable vault layouts, cable restraint design, GIS sealing-end applications, and air termination installations.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
PE licensed or eligible to obtain Professional Engineer licensure.
Motivation to learn, grow technical expertise, and advance into future engineering leadership opportunities.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
BIM experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the design and development of high-voltage substation layouts ranging from 11kV to 765kV.
Collaborate with Protection & Control, Civil, Structural, BIM, and Project Engineering teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities to ensure alignment across engineering disciplines.
Participate in engineering design reviews, constructability assessments, and technical risk evaluations.
Assist in planning, scheduling, and executing engineering deliverables.
Monitor engineering progress and help resolve technical challenges and design issues.
Interface with clients, vendors, and contractors to support project execution and resolve technical inquiries.
Prepare and maintain engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), calculations, specifications, and technical reports.
Ensure engineering deliverables comply with utility, IEEE, NEC, NESC, safety, environmental, and project-specific standards.
Support QA/QC reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist in applying GIS and HV cable system design solutions for substation projects.
Contribute to renewable energy, transmission, and grid modernization projects across the Americas.
Develop technical expertise through mentorship, hands-on project experience, and collaboration with senior engineers.
Represent the engineering team in technical discussions and client meetings as required.