HV Project Manager

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*** 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.
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* Job Description:

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