Project Development - Senior Project Manager HV Substations

Root Edge; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy infrastructure firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Substation Engineering to oversee design and delivery of high-voltage substations. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience in substation engineering, along with a Professional Engineer license. You will lead projects from development through construction, ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role offers a hybrid work model in Phoenix, AZ, contributing to mission-critical grid infrastructure projects that accelerate the energy transition.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in substation engineering.
• 3+ years in a project management or leadership role.
• Proven track record managing 345kV and 500kV substation projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical oversight to external engineering partners.
• Lead design and delivery of HV substation components.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules.

Skills

HV/MV substation design

Project execution

Technical oversight

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Substation Engineering

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)
Industry: Power Delivery & Grid Infrastructure
Category: Engineering / Project Management

Overview

An established developer of large-scale energy and transmission infrastructure projects is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Substation Engineering to oversee the design and delivery of high-voltage substations supporting renewable generation, energy storage, and transmission assets across the Southwest.

This is a key leadership position for an experienced engineer with a strong background in HV/MV substation design, interconnection, and project execution. The ideal candidate brings both deep technical expertise and the ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects from early development through construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and provide technical oversight to external engineering partners and consultants throughout project lifecycles.
• Lead the development, design, and delivery of HV substation components for major renewable and transmission projects.
• Develop, monitor, and manage detailed project schedules to meet critical milestones.
• Coordinate with interconnection teams, utilities, and system operators to support technical submissions and agreements.
• Maintain a working knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards, and best practices (IEEE, NESC, etc.).
• Produce and review specification documents, meeting notes, reports, and presentations for both internal and external audiences.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture while maintaining autonomy and accountability for assigned deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state.
• 15+ years of experience in substation engineering, including 3+ years in a project management or leadership role.
• Proven track record managing 345kV and 500kV substation projects.
• Familiarity with utility interconnection processes and related regulatory documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage effectively with engineering, development, and construction teams.
• Based in (or willing to relocate to) the Phoenix, AZ area.

Why Join

This is an opportunity to contribute to mission-critical grid infrastructure projects that are accelerating the energy transition. You’ll work with a nimble, technically strong team on some of the most impactful renewable and transmission developments in the U.S.