HV Substation Project Lead - Renewables Delivery

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DEPCOM Power is seeking a High Voltage Project Manager to lead turnkey HV substation and interconnection projects within the Midwest portfolio. You will manage EPC contractors, review engineering deliverables, and drive execution from engineering through commissioning.

The ideal candidate brings HV substation experience, strong EPC coordination, and knowledge of NESC/NEC/IEEE/ANSI standards, with a focus on safety and schedule adherence. A PE license or progress toward licensure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-voltage substation, transmission, interconnection, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Experience reviewing 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.

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 experience

EPC contract management

Interconnection knowledge

Engineering review

Safety compliance

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure

Job description

DEPCOM Power is seeking a High Voltage Project Manager to lead turnkey HV substation and interconnection projects within the Midwest portfolio. You will manage EPC contractors, review engineering deliverables, and drive execution from engineering through commissioning.

The ideal candidate brings HV substation experience, strong EPC coordination, and knowledge of NESC/NEC/IEEE/ANSI standards, with a focus on safety and schedule adherence. A PE license or progress toward licensure is preferred.