HV Project Manager

Role Description

The Project Manager is responsible for overall management of Substation construction/operation resulting in successful project execution. This role can be fully remote or based full-time in our office in Edison, NJ or Albany, NY. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

• Execute all responsibilities of a Project Engineer with deep focus on substation design, construction, testing, and energization.
• Review Power Purchase Agreements, Generator Interconnection Agreements, Utility Interconnection Requirements, Contract Documents, System Impact Studies, Facility Studies, and Owner/Engineer specifications to ensure compliance of substation scope.
• Oversee LNTP and Early-Stage deliverables for HV and substation-specific workstreams, ensuring alignment with permitting and utility interconnection timelines.
• Develop, manage, and track the substation budget, including primary equipment procurement, civil sitework, grounding systems, protection & control, SCADA integration, and construction labor.
• Create detailed subcontractor scopes of work related to substation EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) including testing and commissioning.
• Lead and manage substation subcontractors—including RFI coordination, billing reviews, change orders, daily reporting, safety performance, and schedule tracking.
• Monitor and control substation scope changes and associated commercial impacts.
• Facilitate and participate in Project Kick-Off Meetings, with dedicated discussion on substation milestones and risks.
• Manage and collect RFIs and submittals with substation relevance, coordinating with engineering and construction teams for resolution.
• Lead Utility Coordination Meetings focused on relay settings, protection schemes, testing protocols, switching orders, and managing the interconnection process.
• Participate in Owner Coordination Meetings to communicate substation progress, risks, and technical issues.
• Engage in SE team meetings to coordinate interdependence between PV, BESS, and substation infrastructure.
• Oversee material procurement efforts—particularly long-lead substation components such as power transformers, breakers, steel structures, control enclosures, relays, and communication systems.
• Facilitate construction schedule and scope review meetings, highlighting critical paths for substation construction and energization.
• Lead site Kick-Off Meetings, Pre-Commissioning Walks, and Energization Readiness Reviews specific to HV equipment.
• Coordinate PV and substation energization support including relay testing, functional checkouts, and utility witness testing.
• Manage Final Completion Punchlist for all substation-related work and documentation (redlines, test reports, as-builts, relay settings, etc.).
• Ensure a safe work environment and enforce safety practices around energized substations and high-voltage equipment.
• Maintain flexible availability for substation construction and commissioning events, which may occur outside regular business hours.
• Regular travel required to project sites, utility offices, and vendor facilities.
• Support continuous improvement, lessons learned, and standardization efforts across substation projects.
• Complete additional responsibilities as assigned.

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance

• Adherence to company procedures, safety manuals, and substation-specific safety protocols.
• Substation scope completion on schedule and within budget.
• High performance and coordination across engineering, construction, and subcontractor teams.
• Utility and Owner satisfaction with substation delivery and commissioning outcomes.
• Compliance with interconnection agreements and regulatory standards.
• Minimal change orders, RFIs, or rework on substation scope.
• Timely procurement and delivery of long-lead HV equipment.
• Positive contribution to team morale, training, and development.
• Advancement of internal best practices for substation project management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in substation design, construction, or commissioning of utility-scale or industrial high-voltage (69kV to 500kV) systems.
• Experience with working within the North East Region of the country.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary substation projects through full lifecycle—from kickoff to energization.
• Familiarity with substation components: transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, grounding, control buildings, protection & control, relays, SCADA, etc.
• Experience managing Transmission Line construction.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
• NFPA 70E “Qualified Person” preferred; must be familiar with energized work practices and LOTO protocols.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage client, utility, and subcontractor interfaces.
• Ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve project challenges with limited supervision.
• Working knowledge of utility operations, switching procedures, relay testing, and energization protocols.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; P6 scheduling experience preferred.
• Experience with CAD, PDF markup tools, and field documentation platforms is a plus.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• Requires frequent walking, bending, standing, and lifting (20+ lbs) on uneven terrain at construction sites.
• Ability to visually inspect and verify HV equipment installations, conduct site walks, and observe electrical testing safely.
• Occasional climbing, working at heights, or accessing substation steel platforms.
• Exposure to outdoor environments and potential proximity to energized equipment.
• Must comply with all site-specific PPE and safety training requirements.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan.
• Provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range

$110,837 - $138,547

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Company Description

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.