[Remote] HV Project Manager (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 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. The Project Manager is responsible for the overall management of substation construction and operation, ensuring successful project execution. This role includes overseeing project budgets, managing subcontractors, and coordinating with various teams to ensure compliance and safety standards are met.ResponsibilitiesExecute all responsibilities of a Project Engineer with deep focus on substation design, construction, testing, and energizationReview 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 scopeOversee LNTP and Early-Stage deliverables for HV and substation-specific workstreams, ensuring alignment with permitting and utility interconnection timelinesDevelop, manage, and track the substation budget, including primary equipment procurement, civil sitework, grounding systems, protection & control, SCADA integration, and construction laborCreate detailed subcontractor scopes of work related to substation EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) including testing and commissioningLead and manage substation subcontractors—including RFI coordination, billing reviews, change orders, daily reporting, safety performance, and schedule trackingMonitor and control substation scope changes and associated commercial impactsFacilitate and participate in Project Kick-Off Meetings, with dedicated discussion on substation milestones and risksManage and collect RFIs and submittals with substation relevance, coordinating with engineering and construction teams for resolutionLead Utility Coordination Meetings focused on relay settings, protection schemes, testing protocols, switching orders, and managing the interconnection processParticipate in Owner Coordination Meetings to communicate substation progress, risks, and technical issuesEngage in SE team meetings to coordinate interdependence between PV, BESS, and substation infrastructureOversee material procurement efforts—particularly long-lead substation components such as power transformers, breakers, steel structures, control enclosures, relays, and communication systemsFacilitate construction schedule and scope review meetings, highlighting critical paths for substation construction and energizationLead site Kick-Off Meetings, Pre-Commissioning Walks, and Energization Readiness Reviews specific to HV equipmentCoordinate PV and substation energization support including relay testing, functional checkouts, and utility witness testingManage 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 equipmentMaintain flexible availability for substation construction and commissioning events, which may occur outside regular business hoursRegular travel required to project sites, utility offices, and vendor facilitiesSupport continuous improvement, lessons learned, and standardization efforts across substation projectsComplete additional responsibilities as assignedSkillsMinimum 5 years of experience in substation design, construction, or commissioning of utility-scale or industrial high-voltage (69kV to 500kV) systemsExperience with working within the North East Region of the countryProven ability to lead multi-disciplinary substation projects through full lifecycle—from kickoff to energizationFamiliarity with substation components: transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, grounding, control buildings, protection & control, relays, SCADA, etcExperience managing Transmission Line constructionStrong interpersonal and communication skills to manage client, utility, and subcontractor interfacesAbility to identify, prioritize, and resolve project challenges with limited supervisionWorking knowledge of utility operations, switching procedures, relay testing, and energization protocolsProficient in Microsoft Office SuiteLicensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Project Management Professional (PMP)NFPA 70E “Qualified Person”; must be familiar with energized work practices and LOTO protocolsP6 scheduling experienceExperience with CAD, PDF markup tools, and field documentation platformsBenefitsEmployees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) planAre provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.Company OverviewSOLV Energy offers engineering procurement construction, operations, maintenance, technology and services. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.solvenergy.com/.