High-Voltage Substation Project Lead (EPC/Commissioning)

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

DEPCOM Power, a Koch company, is seeking a High Voltage Project Manager to lead turnkey HV substation and interconnection projects in the Midwest. You will drive performance by managing EPC contractors from engineering through commissioning.

The role requires overseeing scope, schedule, budget, risk, and deliverables, reviewing engineering packages, protection and control designs, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing HV substation, transmission, interconnection, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Experience reviewing HV engineering drawings, specifications, studies, and construction deliverables.
• Knowledge of substation design, construction practices, protection and control systems, and interconnection requirements.
• Experience managing EPC contractors, engineering consultants, and cross-functional project stakeholders.
• Knowledge of industry standards (NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI).
• Valid driver's license.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV substation and interconnection projects from engineering through commissioning and closeout.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risk plans, and key deliverables.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, engineering consultants, utilities, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Lead technical reviews of substation packages, protections, control designs, equipment specs, and drawings.
• Review engineering deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and electrical codes.
• Monitor performance, resolve issues, and ensure contract compliance.
• Conduct site visits to assess progress and address challenges.
• Develop mitigation strategies to protect schedule and budget.
• Communicate project status and recommendations to leadership.
• Support procurement for major HV equipment and materials.

Skills

HV Substation

EPC Contracts

Engineering Reviews

Cross-functional

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Job description

DEPCOM Power, a Koch company, is seeking a High Voltage Project Manager to lead turnkey HV substation and interconnection projects in the Midwest. You will drive performance by managing EPC contractors from engineering through commissioning.

The role requires overseeing scope, schedule, budget, risk, and deliverables, reviewing engineering packages, protection and control designs, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.