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 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
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 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
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
Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Requires frequent walking, bending, standing, and lifting (20+ lbs) on uneven terrain at construction sites
Ability to visually inspect and verify HV equipment installations, conduct site walks, and observe electrical testing safely
Occasional climbing, working at heights, or accessing substation steel platforms
Exposure to outdoor environments and potential proximity to energized equipment
Must comply with all site-specific PPE and safety training requirements
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.
SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits:
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.
Compensation Range:
$110,837 - $138,547
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.
In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.
Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.
Job Number: J13124
If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.