Head of Grid Services (EPC)

Goldrandllc; United States; Remote; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldrandllc seeks a strategic leader to bridge high-level engineering design and field execution, building and guiding a new EPC and Engineering division to become a turnkey partner for utility-scale substation projects.

You will oversee the entire project lifecycle from concept through testing and grid interconnection, lead cross-disciplinary teams (electrical, civil, P&C, SCADA, construction), manage vendors and subcontractors, and drive profitable growth while maintaining the highest industry

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years in power delivery.
• 5+ years in a leadership role managing utility-scale substation projects (69kV–500kV+).
• Deep knowledge of high-voltage substation design, protection & control systems, and Grid Interconnection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle for utility-scale substation projects, delivering turnkey design-build solutions.
• Oversee greenfield, brownfield, and expansion projects (69kV–500kV+), ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (electrical, civil, P&C, SCADA, construction) and manage external subcontractors/vendors.
• Serve as primary contact for electric utilities and renewable developers from bid phase to commissioning.
• Lead technical design reviews ensuring compliance with IEEE, NESC, and utility standards.
• Manage supply chain for substation components; negotiate contracts and select vendors.
• Monitor construction activities and safety performance to ensure commissioning-ready quality.
• Track division profitability, cost forecasting, invoicing, and cash flow for sustainable growth.
• Support growth by leading proposal preparation, cost estimation, and presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

EPC

Design-build

Power delivery

Substation design

Grid interconnection

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Financial tracking software

Job description

This is a strategic leadership role designed for a visionary who can bridge the gap between high-level engineering design and field-level execution. You will be responsible for building and leading our new EPC and Engineering division, transforming the company into a turnkey partner for utility-scale substation projects. You will oversee the entire project lifecycle from initial concept and engineering through the critical last phase of testing and grid interconnection

Join a rapidly growing, midsized engineering and technical field services firm with a NETA accreditation. The group has scaled to ~125 employees globally, driven by a strong trajectory of $20M over a ~5 year period. They are growing their capabilities to delivery full service low, medium, and high-voltage electrical power system solutions to public utilities, heavy industrial facilities and renewable energy sectors

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle for utility-scale substation projects. You are responsible for integrating our legacy T&C expertise with new engineering and procurement capabilities to deliver turnkey design-build solutions
• Oversee greenfield, brownfield, and expansion projects (69kV–500kV+), ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest industry standards
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including electrical, civil, P&C, SCADA, and construction while managing external subcontractors and vendors
• Serve as the primary point of contact for electric utilities and renewable energy developers, acting as a trusted advisor from the bid phase through final commissioning
• Lead technical design reviews and ensure all project engineering complies with IEEE, NESC, and utility specific standards
• Manage the supply chain for major substation components (transformers, breakers, control buildings), including contract negotiations and vendor selection
• Monitor construction activities and safety performance, leveraging our background in third party testing to ensure commissioning ready construction quality
• Track division profitability, cost forecasting, invoicing, and cash flow to ensure the sustainable growth of the EPC operation
• Support the growth of the new division by leading proposal preparation, cost estimation, and technical presentations for future substation and grid-tie opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management
• 8–12+ years in power delivery, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing utility-scale substation projects (69kV–500kV+)
• Deep knowledge of high-voltage substation design, protection & control systems, and the nuances ofGrid Interconnectionrequirements
• Proven track record in EPC or design-build environments; proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project, and financial tracking software
• PMP certification or equivalent (preferred)
• Strong understanding of EPC risk allocation and claims management