Electrical Project Manager - Utility-Scale Solar

Electrical Project Manager – Utility-Scale Solar (Nationwide Travel)

Overview

We are seeking multiple Electrical Project Managers (3–5 openings) to lead the electrical execution of utility-scale solar and hybrid energy projects across the United States. These roles are fully field-based and responsible for delivering large, complex renewable energy projects from mobilization through commissioning and energization. Projects range from standalone solar to solar + BESS and hybrid energy developments (including data center integration), typically in the 250MW–500MW+ range.

• 100% travel required (non-negotiable)
• Candidates will temporarily relocate to project sites
• Rotation schedule: 3 weeks on / 5 days off
• Project locations across the U.S.

Base Salary

• $125,600 – $170,000

Bonus & Incentives

• Annual cash bonus
• Project completion bonus
• Long-term travel incentive
• Paid weekly

Travel & Mobility Package

• Per diem
• Travel home allowance
• Mileage reimbursement to project site
• Relocation assistance

• Utility-scale solar projects averaging 250MW–500MW+
• Project durations ranging from 9 months to 2 years
• Larger developments may extend up to 4 years
• Projects may include:
• Standalone solar generation
• Solar + Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Hybrid infrastructure (solar + data centers or other load integration)

This role owns the full electrical scope of construction execution across major renewable energy projects.

• Lead electrical execution from mobilization through commissioning and energization
• Manage full electrical budget, forecasting, and cost control
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, buyout, and performance
• Drive electrical construction schedule adherence and field execution
• Coordinate with EPC partners, utilities, and technical stakeholders
• Manage commissioning planning and energization execution
• Support interconnection activities and utility coordination
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and technical standards

• Lead a field electrical team of 2–10 engineers and project staff
• Provide mentorship and day-to-day leadership in the field
• Report to Senior Project Management / Project Executive
• Maintain dotted-line coordination with senior electrical leadership overseeing a portfolio of projects

Candidates Should Have Strong Working Knowledge Of

• Medium and high-voltage electrical systems
• Collector systems and substations
• Utility interconnection processes
• Electrical construction sequencing and field execution
• Commissioning and energization procedures
• Subcontractor management in electrical scopes

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent hands-on electrical construction experience)
• Experience managing large-scale electrical construction projects
• Strong financial and budget ownership experience
• Field-based leadership experience

Preferred

• Utility-scale solar project experience
• EPC / design-build construction background
• Exposure to BESS or hybrid energy systems
• Commissioning and energization experience
• Understanding of utility interconnection processes

The ideal candidate is a field-driven electrical construction leader who:

• Has owned full electrical scopes on large-scale projects
• Thrives in a 100% travel, rotational field environment
• Combines technical electrical expertise with financial ownership
• Has strong subcontractor and stakeholder management experience
• Is comfortable leading small to mid-sized engineering teams in the field
• Understands how to drive execution from greenfield through energization

• Utility-scale experience (not residential or small commercial solar)
• Proven budget ownership on large projects
• Hands-on electrical construction leadership (not purely design/engineering)
• Strong commissioning and energization exposure
• Ability to operate independently in fast-paced field environments