HV Project Manager

SOLV Energy•Edison, NJ

5d•$110,837 - $138,547•Remote

About The Position

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. The Project Manager is responsible for overall management of Substation construction/operation resulting in successful project execution. This role can be fully remote or based full-time in our office in Edison, NJ or Albany, NY. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in substation design, construction, or commissioning of utility-scale or industrial high-voltage (69kV to 500kV) systems
Experience with working withing the Norh East Region of the country
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
NFPA 70E “Qualified Person” preferred; must be familiar with energized work practices and LOTO protocols
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; P6 scheduling experience preferred
Experience with CAD, PDF markup tools, and field documentation platforms is a plus

Nice To Haves

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

Responsibilities

Execute all responsibilities of a Project Engineer with deep focus on substation design, construction, testing, and energization
Review Power Purchase Agreements, Generator Interconnection Agreements, Utility Interconnection Requirements, Contract Documents, System Impact Studies, Facility Studies, and Owner/Engineer specifications to ensure compliance of substation scope
Oversee LNTP and Early-Stage deliverables for HV and substation-specific workstreams, ensuring alignment with permitting and utility interconnection timelines
Develop, manage, and track the substation budget, including primary equipment procurement, civil sitework, grounding systems, protection & control, SCADA integration, and construction labor
Create detailed subcontractor scopes of work related to substation EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) including testing and commissioning
Lead and manage substation subcontractors—including RFI coordination, billing reviews, change orders, daily reporting, safety performance, and schedule tracking
Monitor and control substation scope changes and associated commercial impacts
Facilitate and participate in Project Kick-Off Meetings, with dedicated discussion on substation milestones and risks
Manage and collect RFIs and submittals with substation relevance, coordinating with engineering and construction teams for resolution
Lead Utility Coordination Meetings focused on relay settings, protection schemes, testing protocols, switching orders, and managing the interconnection process
Participate in Owner Coordination Meetings to communicate substation progress, risks, and technical issues
Engage in SE team meetings to coordinate interdependence between PV, BESS, and substation infrastructure
Oversee material procurement efforts—particularly long-lead substation components such as power transformers, breakers, steel structures, control enclosures, relays, and communication systems
Facilitate construction schedule and scope review meetings, highlighting critical paths for substation construction and energization
Lead site Kick-Off Meetings, Pre-Commissioning Walks, and Energization Readiness Reviews specific to HV equipment
Coordinate PV and substation energization support including relay testing, functional checkouts, and utility witness testing
Manage Final Completion Punchlist for all substation-related work and documentation (redlines, test reports, as-builts, relay settings, etc.)
Ensure a safe work environment and enforce safety practices around energized substations and high-voltage equipment
Maintain flexible availability for substation construction and commissioning events, which may occur outside regular business hours
Regular travel required to project sites, utility offices, and vendor facilities
Support continuous improvement, lessons learned, and standardization efforts across substation projects
Complete additional responsibilities as assigned