HV Project Manager

About this role

*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 su...