HV Substation & Interconnection Project Lead

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

DEPCOM Power, a Koch company, seeks a High Voltage Project Manager to lead turnkey high-voltage substation and interconnection projects in the Midwest.

You will drive performance by managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, and key deliverables, while coordinating with EPC contractors, engineering consultants, and utilities to ensure on‑time, on‑budget project execution from engineering through commissioning.

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 expanding substation project portfolio.

Skills

HV substation experience

Interconnection projects

EPC contract management

Engineering drawings review

Project risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Electrical codes (NESC/NEC/IEEE/ANSI)

U.S. work authorization

Site visits

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Professional Engineer (PE) license or licensure progress

Job description

DEPCOM Power, a Koch company, seeks a High Voltage Project Manager to lead turnkey high-voltage substation and interconnection projects in the Midwest.

You will drive performance by managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, and key deliverables, while coordinating with EPC contractors, engineering consultants, and utilities to ensure on‑time, on‑budget project execution from engineering through commissioning.