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

Snc-Lavalin; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 129,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

401K with Employer Match

PTO

Learning and Development

Mentorship Initiatives

Internal Mobility

Performance-Based Advancement

Job summary

Linxon Americas is seeking a Lead Engineer in Phoenix, AZ, hybrid work model. You will lead engineering across diverse projects including AIS, GIS, BESS, and wind developments, coordinating in-house and outsourced work from proposal to energization.

You will manage budgets, ensure schedule discipline, and drive safe, cost-efficient designs while guiding the project team and customer engagements through technical approvals.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering or project management experience in EPC.
• BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong ownership of engineering budgets and decisions.
• Commitment to contract, quality, and safety.
• Collaborative mindset and technical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Own all engineering execution from proposal through energization.
• Command the engineering budget and drive cost efficiency.
• Enforce schedule discipline and deliver high-quality packages.
• Define design criteria and deliverables plan.
• Lead customer technical engagements and resolve design issues.
• Ensure safety-compliant, standards-aligned designs.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Budget ownership

Contract compliance

Team collaboration

Electrical engineering knowledge

Education

BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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.

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.
• Help teams deliver reliable results that support a sustainable energy future.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $113,000 to $216,600.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a rewarding compensation package that reflects your contributions.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Comprehensive benefits to support your well‑being and that of your family.
• 401K with Employer Match: Invest in your future with our generous retirement savings plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access confidential support for personal and professional challenges.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Recharge and relax with ample time off to maintain work‑life balance.
• Learning and Development: Expand your skills through training programs and career‑building opportunities.
• Mentorship Initiatives: Connect with experienced professionals for guidance, support, and career insight.
• Internal Mobility: Explore opportunities across departments and office locations to broaden your experience.
• Performance‑Based Advancement: Grow your career through clear pathways tied to your achievements and impact.

We are proud to announce that LinxonAmericas has been certified as a Great Place to Work® reflecting our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and teamwork.

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At Linxon, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.

We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Linxon is a joint venture company set up by AtkinsRéalis and Hitachi Energy to deliver turnkey electrical AC substation projects.

At Linxon, we are the experts for substations related to renewable and conventional power generation, power transmission and transportation solutions.

Our responsibility includes project design, engineering, procurement, construction, management and finally commissioning.

Our team combines project management expertise and industry leading technology to create a true partner for reliable, sustainable energy solutions.