Remote Substation Project Leader

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Portland (ME); Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for substation construction, operation, and energization. You will oversee budgets, subcontractors, and critical HV equipment while coordinating with engineering and field teams.

Remote work is possible, with full-time office presence in Edison, NJ or Albany, NY as options. The role focuses on safety, schedule adherence, and successful commissioning of utility-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in substation design, construction, or commissioning of utility-scale or industrial high-voltage (69kV to 500kV) systems.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary substation projects through full lifecycle—from kickoff to energization.
• Familiarity with substation components: transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, grounding, control buildings, protection & control, relays, SCADA, etc.
• Experience managing Transmission Line construction.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
• NFPA 70E “Qualified Person” preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage client, utility, and subcontractor interfaces.
• Ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve project challenges with limited supervision.
• Working knowledge of utility operations, switching procedures, relay testing, and energization protocols.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Experience with CAD, PDF markup tools, and field documentation platforms is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage substation subcontractors—including RFI coordination, billing reviews, change orders, daily reporting, safety performance, and schedule tracking.
• Develop, manage, and track the substation budget, including primary equipment procurement, civil sitework, grounding systems, protection & control, SCADA integration, and construction labor.
• Oversee material procurement efforts—particularly long-lead substation components such as power transformers, breakers, steel structures, control enclosures, relays, and communication systems.
• Coordinate RFIs and submittals with engineering and construction teams for resolution.
• Lead Utility Coordination Meetings focused on relay settings, protection schemes, testing protocols, switching orders, and interconnection process.
• Participate in Owner Coordination Meetings to communicate substation progress, risks, and technical issues.
• Maintain safe work environment and enforce safety practices around energized substations and high-voltage equipment.
• Regular travel required to project sites, utility offices, and vendor facilities.
• Support continuous improvement, lessons learned, and standardization efforts across substation projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Substation design

Project management

HV experience

Stakeholder management

Education

PE or PMP certification

Tools

CAD

PDF markup tools

Field documentation platforms

Job description

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for substation construction, operation, and energization. You will oversee budgets, subcontractors, and critical HV equipment while coordinating with engineering and field teams.

Remote work is possible, with full-time office presence in Edison, NJ or Albany, NY as options. The role focuses on safety, schedule adherence, and successful commissioning of utility-scale projects.