Substation Project Lead: HV Electrical Construction

SunEnergy1; Jackson (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SunEnergy1 is seeking a Substation Project Manager to lead electrical substation projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget compliance. You will coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and energization while acting as the primary interface for clients, utilities, and contractors.

You will manage relationships with stakeholders, develop detailed schedules and cost forecasts, review technical submittals, and oversee field activities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field is required.
• 5+ years of experience managing electrical substation or T&D projects.
• Strong understanding of substation construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Proven experience managing schedules, budgets, and subcontractors.
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera P6, Procore, or similar).
• Willingness to travel to project sites (25–50%+ depending on workload).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of substation projects (greenfield, brownfield, upgrades, expansions).
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with scope, contract terms, and change management procedures.
• Lead project kickoff meetings, progress reviews, and closeout activities.
• Coordinate with engineering teams on substation design (HV/MV equipment, protection & control, civil/structural).
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical submittals.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Scheduling & budgeting

Risk management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Procore

Job description

SunEnergy1 is seeking a Substation Project Manager to lead electrical substation projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget compliance. You will coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and energization while acting as the primary interface for clients, utilities, and contractors.

You will manage relationships with stakeholders, develop detailed schedules and cost forecasts, review technical submittals, and oversee field activities to