Project Lead Engineer (leitender Projektingenieur/technischer Projektleiter)

Linxon; Stuttgart; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading energy solutions company is seeking a Project Lead Engineer in Stuttgart, Germany, to oversee complex high-voltage substation projects. The role requires over 5 years of experience, a degree in Electrical Engineering, and fluency in German. Offering competitive salary and professional development opportunities, this position emphasizes leadership and technical expertise in a collaborative environment.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional development

Inclusive work environment

Qualifikationen

• Over 5 years of experience in a leadership role in high-voltage substations.
• Knowledge of German legal and technical standards required.
• Results-oriented with strong team collaboration skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead engineering activities for high-voltage substations projects.
• Review technical planning documents and specifications.
• Create procurement specifications and manage technical packages.

Kenntnisse

Leadership in high-voltage substation design

Fluent German

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Document management systems (e.g., PIRS)

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Project Lead Engineer (leitender Projektingenieur/technischer Projektleiter)

Locations: Baden, Switzerland & Stuttgart, Germany

Join us!

We are hiring an experienced Project Lead Engineer with core technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead large and complex German-language projects for air- and gas-insulated high-voltage substations (AIS and GIS, 110 kV – 380 kV), with overall responsibility for all engineering activities from project start to as-built phase, adhering strictly to project specifications, local laws, standards, and internal Linxon standards regarding quality, health, safety, and integrity.
• Review technical planning documents for substations, such as circuit diagrams, technical specifications, layouts, and detailed drawings, considering interfaces, standards, processes, and customer specifications.
• Create technical concepts, specifications, and select equipment and materials, considering costs, quality, standards, and customer requirements.
• Develop technical procurement specifications for both execution and tendering phases.
• Review and coordinate work packages, calculations, or studies with internal or external engineers.
• Lead technical clarification meetings with customers or suppliers.
• Support during construction in planning installation, commissioning, and on-site activities, resolving technical issues.
• Assist in creating procurement specifications, calculations, schedules, deviations, and bid evaluations.
• Plan hours, set schedules, and manage changes for technical packages and resources.
• Assist contract managers with technical aspects of claims, including scope changes, cost impacts, schedule effects, and risk assessments.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Over 5 years of experience in a leadership role in primary and/or secondary design of high-voltage substations.
• Knowledge of German legal requirements and standards.
• Results-oriented team player with a proactive approach.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships across multicultural environments.
• Good knowledge of high-voltage studies and calculations.
• Fluent in German (spoken and written) and proficient in English.
• Experience with document management systems (e.g., PIRS).
• Advanced MS Excel skills; familiarity with AutoCAD/Primtech, Engineering Base, or BIM/Navisworks is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and further education.
• Involvement in diverse projects with cutting-edge technologies.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Chance to contribute significantly to global energy infrastructure.

About Linxon

Linxon shapes energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity by combining Hitachi Energy’s technological expertise and Atkins Realis’s project management experience. We focus on substations and offer turnkey solutions in power transmission, renewable energy, and transportation. Join us to be part of a growing company and help shape its future.

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