HV Project Manager

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• 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
• 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
• 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

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance

• Adherence to company procedures, safety manuals, and substation-specific safety protocols
• Substation scope completion on schedule and within budget
• High performance and coordination across engineering, construction, and subcontractor teams
• Utility and Owner satisfaction with substation delivery and commissioning outcomes
• Compliance with interconnection agreements and regulatory standards
• Minimal change orders, RFIs, or rework on substation scope
• Timely procurement and delivery of long-lead HV equipment
• Positive contribution to team morale, training, and development
• Advancement of internal best practices for substation project management

Minimum Skills Or Experience 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 within the Northeast 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
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
• 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