High-Voltage Substation Project Lead — Remote

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DEPCOM Power, a Koch company, is seeking a High Voltage Project Manager to lead HV substation and interconnection projects across the Midwest. You will oversee EPC contractors, review engineering deliverables, and manage from engineering through commissioning, ensuring safe, on-time project execution.

The ideal candidate has an electrical engineering background, experience with high-voltage design, and strong stakeholder influence.

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-voltage substation, transmission, interconnection, or utility infrastructure projects
• Experience reviewing and interpreting high-voltage engineering drawings, specifications, studies, and construction deliverables
• Knowledge of substation design, construction practices, protection and control systems, and utility interconnection requirements
• Experience managing EPC contractors, engineering consultants, and cross-functional project stakeholders
• Knowledge of industry standards including NESC, NEC, IEEE, and ANSI
• Valid driver's license
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of high-voltage substation and interconnection projects from engineering through commissioning and closeout.
• Drive project performance by managing scope, schedule, budget, risk mitigation plans, and key project deliverables.
• Manage and influence EPC contractors, engineering consultants, utilities, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Lead technical reviews of substation engineering packages, protection and control designs, equipment specifications, and construction drawings to ensure quality and constructability.
• Review, evaluate, and provide direction on high-voltage design documentation, studies, and engineering deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Champion safe execution by ensuring compliance with company standards, industry regulations, and applicable electrical codes.
• Drive accountability with contractors and suppliers by monitoring performance, resolving issues, and ensuring adherence to contractual and technical requirements.
• Conduct site visits and field assessments to evaluate progress, identify risks, and influence timely resolution of technical and construction challenges.
• Partner with engineering and construction teams to proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies that protect schedule and budget performance.
• Communicate project status, opportunities, challenges, and recommendations to senior leadership and project stakeholders.
• Support procurement activities for major high-voltage equipment and materials while influencing technical and commercial decisions.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and help drive best practices across DEPCOM's expanding substation project portfolio.

Skills

HV substation management

Contractor management

Stakeholder influence

Engineering review

Risk management

Project execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure

Job description

DEPCOM Power, a Koch company, is seeking a High Voltage Project Manager to lead HV substation and interconnection projects across the Midwest. You will oversee EPC contractors, review engineering deliverables, and manage from engineering through commissioning, ensuring safe, on-time project execution.

The ideal candidate has an electrical engineering background, experience with high-voltage design, and strong stakeholder influence.