HV Project Manager

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.

Job Description

Summary:

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.

Job Description:

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

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 work streams, 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

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…