Lead Engineer - Energy and Infrastructure Projects; Phoenix, AZ

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Lead Engineer, Energy and Infrastructure Projects

Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)

• Own all engineering execution—both in‑house and outsourced—from proposal through energization, ensuring every project meets contractual, technical, and performance commitments.
• Command the engineering budget, driving cost‑efficient decisions that strengthen overall project financials.
• Enforce schedule discipline, delivering complete, high‑quality engineering packages on time and within targeted cost.
• Set the project’s technical vision, defining design criteria and maintaining a precise, risk‑aware deliverables plan.
• Inject innovative, cost‑smart engineering solutions that enhance performance and reduce complexity.
• Elevate vendor selection and subcontract strategy through rigorous technical evaluation and strong negotiation influence.
• Guarantee safety‑compliant, standards‑aligned designs, eliminating risk, rework, and downstream issues.
• Audit all design packages for accuracy, constructability, and cost impact before release to the field.
• Validate vendor compliance, including witnessing factory acceptance tests to protect equipment quality and project reliability.
• Partner closely with the Project Manager to strengthen scope control, procurement execution, schedule accuracy, and change management.
• Champion quality and document control, ensuring clean, traceable, and audit‑ready engineering records.
• Lead all customer technical engagements, securing approvals and resolving design issues with speed and authority.
• Unblock construction by responding to site technical questions and closing NCRs quickly, decisively, and safely.

• 8+ years of engineering or project management experience, ideally within an EPC environment.
• BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong technical judgment and ability to provide clear ownership of engineering budgets and decisions.
• Consistent upholding of contract requirements, quality, and safety.
• Collaborative mindset and the ability to help teams deliver reliable results that support a sustainable energy future.

• Competitive Salary:
  Base salary range $113,000 to $216,600, based on role, level, and location.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• 401K with Employer Match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Learning and Development programs.
• Mentorship initiatives.
• Internal mobility opportunities.
• Performance‑based advancement pathways.

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, and it enriches itself through these differences.

Linxon blends Atkins

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