Lead Engineer - Energy and Infrastructure Projects (Puerto Rico)

Linxon•Guaynabo, PR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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. We are driven by 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”. 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. 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.

Requirements

BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent discipline
10 to 15 years of experience in substation engineering projects
Strong expertise in high- and medium-voltage substations, including AIS, GIS, and BESS
Experience with renewable energy systems such as PV, wind, energy storage, and grid interconnection
In-depth knowledge of NEC, IEC, IEEE, and NFPA codes and standards
Proficiency with engineering software such as AutoCAD, ETAP, PVSyst, Helioscope, Revit, and SCADA systems
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to lead technical decisions
High attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality, safety, and execution
Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate all engineering activities across proposal, design, and execution phases
Manage internal engineering teams and outsourced engineering partners to deliver complete scopes of work
Ensure all engineering deliverables comply with project contracts, customer requirements, and applicable codes and standards
Develop, maintain, and control engineering schedules to support on-time project delivery
Own and manage engineering documentation and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle
Develop and review design criteria, single-line diagrams, layout drawings, calculations, and equipment specifications
Drive value engineering and cost-reduction initiatives without compromising safety or performance
Evaluate vendor and subcontractor technical bids and support contract award decisions
Review and approve internal and external design packages for accuracy, constructability, and compliance
Monitor vendor performance and witness factory acceptance testing
Support procurement activities, scope management, change orders, and schedule updates
Resolve engineering issues, site queries, and non-conformances to avoid delays and rework
Lead technical discussions with clients, utilities, and stakeholders and secure engineering approvals
Ensure all engineering activities meet Linxon safety, quality, and performance standards