Project engineer- Traction Power supply

Snc-Lavalin; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Privilege Leave 20 days

Emergency Leave 13 days

Public Holidays 14 days

Job summary

Linxon is a joint venture company set up by AtkinsRéalis and Hitachi Energy to deliver turnkey electrical AC substation projects. We specialize in renewable and conventional power generation, power transmission, and transportation solutions, offering project design, engineering, procurement, construction, management, and commissioning.

We encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations, and more.

Qualifications

• 8 to 12 years of experience in Railway Electrification and Traction Power Systems, with at least 5 years in EPC Metro/RRTS/High-Speed Rail/Mainline Railway projects.
• Experience managing detailed design engineering, procurement support, installation support, and testing & commissioning activities.
• Proven engineering design experience on at least one or two major EPC railway projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage/handle Design & Engineering of large and complex projects in Traction power, including Design Compliance, Design phases & review, and stakeholder management.
• Prepare Technical Specification & proposals for bids, including design basis, feasibility and technical reports.
• Control interfaces with various disciplines by mutual agreement without commercial impact, adhering to latest international standards (EN, IEEE, IEC).
• Support tendering activities by preparing preliminary design documentation, drawings, Bill of Quantities, and engineering man‑hour estimates.
• Interface with clients, contractors, consultants, utility authorities, and railway operators; participate in technical meetings and progress reviews.
• Lead detailed design engineering for Traction Power Systems, covering TSS, ASS, SP, SSP, OHE/OCS, Third Rail, SCADA interfaces, earthing & bonding, EMC, and associated systems; ensure deliverables align with project schedules, quality requirements, employer specifications, and EPC contract obligations.
• Review and approve detailed design drawings, calculations, reports, material requisitions, technical specifications, and installation methodologies; coordinate with Civil, Track, Signalling, Telecom, E&M, Rolling Stock, SCADA and Construction teams for successful interface integration.

Skills

Railway Electrification

Traction Power Systems

EPC Metro Projects

Client liaison

Design engineering

Job description

Job Description: Join Us! We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon!

What will you do? Using your experience and knowledge, you will be a part of the delivery of a variety of projects and bids drawing upon the wider team for the technical engineering requirements and building a strong relationship with our clients. You will be client-facing and, as an expert, you will be guiding and training the team, focusing on upcoming technologies and ensuring the team meets client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage/handle Design & Engineering of large and complex projects in Traction power, including Design Compliance, Design phases & review, and stakeholder management.
• Prepare Technical Specification & proposals for bids, including design basis, feasibility and technical reports.
• Control interfaces with various disciplines by mutual agreement without commercial impact, adhering to latest international standards (EN, IEEE, IEC).
• Support tendering activities by preparing preliminary design documentation, drawings, Bill of Quantities, and engineering man‑hour estimates.
• Interface with clients, contractors, consultants, utility authorities, and railway operators; participate in technical meetings and progress reviews.
• Handle design reviews, technical workshops, value engineering studies, and risk assessments; track engineering progress and identify design risks, mitigation measures, and opportunities for optimization.
• Provide technical support during procurement, manufacturing, installation, testing, and commissioning phases, and participate in FAT, SAT, integrated testing and commissioning activities.
• Lead detailed design engineering for Traction Power Systems, covering TSS, ASS, SP, SSP, OHE/OCS, Third Rail, SCADA interfaces, earthing & bonding, EMC, and associated systems; ensure deliverables align with project schedules, quality requirements, employer specifications, and EPC contract obligations.
• Review and approve detailed design drawings, calculations, reports, material requisitions, technical specifications, and installation methodologies; coordinate with Civil, Track, Signalling, Telecom, E&M, Rolling Stock, SCADA and Construction teams for successful interface integration.

Qualifications

• 8 to 12 years of experience in Railway Electrification and Traction Power Systems, with at least 5 years in EPC Metro/RRTS/High‑Speed Rail/Mainline Railway projects.
• Experience managing detailed design engineering, procurement support, installation support, and testing & commissioning activities.
• Proven engineering design experience on at least one or two major EPC railway projects.

What we offer

• 20 days of Privilege Leave, 13 days of Emergency Leave, and 14 public holidays per year.
• Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, and career progression opportunities.

About Linxon

Linxon is a joint venture company set up by AtkinsRéalis and Hitachi Energy to deliver turnkey electrical AC substation projects. We specialize in renewable and conventional power generation, power transmission, and transportation solutions, offering project design, engineering, procurement, construction, management, and commissioning.

We encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations, and more. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds who can help shape our future.