Remote Senior HV Substation Project Leader

SOLV Energy; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 144,790 - 180,990; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

SOLV Energy, a leading provider of solar, storage and HV substation projects, seeks a Senior HV Project Manager to lead end‑to‑end delivery of utility‑scale substation and transmission projects in a fully remote role across the U.S. You will coordinate with utilities, EPC partners and regulators to ensure safety, schedule and budget compliance while driving continuous improvement.

The role requires advanced leadership, strong communication, and hands‑on experience with SCADA, protection &

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of EPC utility scale experience in design and/or construction of utility scale power substations.
• Licensed Professional Engineer, PMP certification, or directly relevant industry experience preferred; NFPA 70e "Qualified Person" preferred.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to work with others under all situations.
• Ability to work, analyze, troubleshoot and prioritize problems independently.
• Strong knowledge of dispatching methods, techniques, and practices.
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills.
• Proficiency and knowledge in office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and coordinate.

Responsibilities

• Enforce adherence to company policies, utility safety rules, and the Electrical Safety Manual.
• Ensure projects comply with NFPA 70E, OSHA, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Champion a culture of safety, quality, and accountability across all project teams.
• Lead lessons‑learned reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• The Senior HV Project Manager ensures projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in full compliance with utility standards and contractual requirements.
• Accountable for the end‑to‑end delivery of utility‑scale substation, transmission, and distribution projects, from early development and interconnection through construction, testing, commissioning, and closeout.
• Serves as a technical, financial, and leadership authority for complex HV projects.
• Acts as a primary interface with utility owners, interconnecting utilities, EPC partners, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Perform all responsibilities of a Project Manager while providing strategic oversight for multiple concurrent HV projects.
• Direct and mentor Project Managers, APM’s, Project Engineers, and Project Support Staff.
• Establish project execution strategies aligned with contract scope, utility standards, and company objectives.
• Mentor Project Engineers, Project Admins, and other junior level employees.
• Lead internal and external coordination across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations.
• Support the auditing of project budgets with Director support.
• Support the auditing of project schedules with Director support.
• Support negotiations of project contract exhibits with owner.
• Negotiate Change Orders with Client and Subcontractors.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with interconnecting utilities throughout construction and commissioning.
• Manage interconnection‑related activities, including: Utility coordination meetings, Interconnection agreements and scope alignment, Protection & control requirements, Utility inspections and approvals Project Reviews., Own P6 scheduling responsibility.
• Coordinate protection and control scope, ensuring alignment with relay settings, communication architecture, and utility requirements.
• Oversee SCADA integration, including: RTU/IED installation, Point‑to‑point testing, Utility control center coordination.
• Manage fiber, communications, and telemetry integration as part of substation and line projects.
• Assist team with testing and commissioning planning and execution, including: Equipment functional testing, Relay testing and end‑to‑end testing, SCADA checkout, Pre‑energization reviews.
• Coordinate energization activities with utilities, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all commissioning documentation, redlines, and turnover packages are complete and approved.
• Support negotiation of contract exhibits, scope clarifications, and commercial terms with owners.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, insurance, bonding, and regulatory obligations.
• Maintain strong client relationships and represent the company at executive‑level project meetings.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Analytical troubleshooting

English communication

Office procedures

Organizational skills

Education

Professional Engineer (PE)

PMP certification

Relevant experience

Tools

P6 scheduling

SCADA systems

Job description

SOLV Energy, a leading provider of solar, storage and HV substation projects, seeks a Senior HV Project Manager to lead end‑to‑end delivery of utility‑scale substation and transmission projects in a fully remote role across the U.S. You will coordinate with utilities, EPC partners and regulators to ensure safety, schedule and budget compliance while driving continuous improvement.

The role requires advanced leadership, strong communication, and hands‑on experience with SCADA, protection &