HV Project Manager (Remote)

About this role

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.

Job Description Summary: The Project Manager is responsible for overall management of Substation construction/operation resulting in successful project execution.

This role is fully remote. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description: *This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:    • 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 

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements   • 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 withing the Norh 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 

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