Senior Lead Engineer
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Role summary
The Senior Lead Engineer will play a pivotal role in the engineering function, contributing to the effective execution of engineering activities across projects and tenders. You will be an integral part of our skilled, multidisciplinary engineering teams in Sweden and Norway. You will lead and collaborate with teams on a wide range of transmission and distribution (T&D) substation projects and tenders. Responsibilities include technical leadership, design, design reviews, technical analysis, compliance with applicable codes and standards and coordination with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
The role is responsible for ensuring that projects are delivered in compliance with applicable processes and safety standards, on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality requirements. The role also includes identifying, capturing, managing, and resolving deviations throughout project execution.
Design & Engineering
Ensure inputs and manage the electrical, mechanical, and structural design aspects following the project requirements.
Maintains the interfaces between the different disciplines to ensure consistent solutions from a holistic perspective.
Participate in technical discussions with customers and suppliers, handle site queries, and take necessary actions up to as-built documentation
Ensure that all documents are reviewed for quality before they are submitted to customers or vendors.
Perform complex engineering calculations and analyses.
Review and approve equipment and materials.
Project Management
Lead engineering activities across all phases of substation projects.
Track project progress, schedules, and deliverables.
Provide cost estimates and risk mitigation strategies.
Customer Interaction and Site Support: Engage in technical discussions with customers, address site queries, and take necessary actions through to the completion of as-built documentation
Compliance & Standard
Ensure designs meet company, local, state, and national codes (IEEE, IEC, NESC, ANSI).
Maintain engineering documentation and quality control.
Leadership & Mentorship
Provide technical guidance to engineers and designers.
Mentor junior staff and support their professional development.
Liaise with contractors and vendors on standards and best practicesTender Support and Technical Development: Provide technical support for tendering processes, including the development of scheme options and related project scope documentation.
Qualifications and experience
Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline
10 years, Experience with transformer substation design
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Good knowledge in Substation design. (SLD, Layouts, Primary design & calculations, Grounding & Lightning design, Steel design inputs, transformers, HV & MV Switchgear systems)
Knowledge of system studies like load flow, short circuit calculation, insulation coordination, Single Line Diagrams, CT/VT calculations, Auxiliary Power Systems, and power cables.
Experience working with Nordic utility companies is an advantage.
Personal attributes
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Willingness to travel for site assessments and project meetings.
Structured and detail oriented.
Proactive and solution driven.
International travel is required.
What we offer
A key role in exciting, future-oriented projects within the energy sector
Autonomy in your work and decision-making responsibilities
Opportunities for continuous professional growth and development
A strong, collaborative, and supportive team culture
Long-term career prospects within a growing and forward-thinking organization
Recruitment process
We do not accept applications by email. We will review all applications and make an initial selection. Selected candidates will be invited to a first interview by phone. Final candidates will then be invited to an in-person interview at our office in Chennai.
Office location
COWRKS Rmz Millenia Business Park, 600096 Chennai Tamil Nadu, India
About Linjemontage
Linjemontage is a Swedish pure-play EPC provider within power infrastructure, enabling the modernisation and expansion of the Nordic electricity grid. The company provides turnkey solutions within substations and transmission and distribution networks, with capabilities across the entire project value chain and specialist high-voltage expertise up to 400 kV. The company currently has approximately 400 employees. Operations are primarily conducted in Sweden and Norway, complemented by a business branch in Croatia and an operation centre in India. Linjemontage was founded in Grästorp in 1993 and the company’s shares have been listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2026. For more information, visit www.linjemontage.se
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- Department
- Primary Engineering
- Location
- Chennai, India
