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About the Role

The HV Project Manager is responsible for the delivery of high-voltage scope across utility-scale energy storage and solar + storage projects. This includes collector substations, switching stations, gen-tie lines, protection & controls, SCADA/telecom, and utility interconnection requirements from development through commissioning and energization. The role requires strong substation fundamentals, deep familiarity with gen-tie design and utility interfaces, and the ability to represent the company technically with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate can also direct/oversee HV commissioning activities and coordinate field personnel for safe energization and commercial operations.

Responsibilities

Lead HV scope from 30% through IFC, construction, energization, and commissioning including collector substation, gen-tie line, relay protection & controls, metering, and SCADA/telecomm/communications interface.
Coordinate and manage the HV scope with the Project Execution Director, including supporting EPC drawing reviews, overseeing external consultants, and providing technical leadership during EPC contracting.
Assist in M&A and due diligence activities by assessing constructability and EPC execution risk.
Serve as the Technical Point of contact with utilities, interconnection customers and transmission providers through design reviews and comment resolution, interconnection facility requirements, design criteria, and utility standards compliance, and protection and control philosophy alignment and acceptance.
Coordinate required submissions and approvals (drawings, studies, relay settings packages, SCADA test plans, telecom requirements, etc.).
Drive alignment across internal development, engineering, and construction teams regarding utility requirements and milestone expectations.
Provide technical oversight for one-lines, three-lines, grounding, AC/DC auxiliary systems, equipment selection, relay philosophy, communications, synch-check, and metering requirements.
Provide technical oversight for gen-tie routing, ampacity, losses, insulation coordination, OPGW/fiber considerations.
Manage Owner’s Engineer and/or EPC engineering deliverables; ensure design meets utility standards, applicable codes (NESC/NEC, IEEE, etc.), and interconnection agreement / facility study requirements.
Lead technical issue resolution (RFIs, NCRs, field change requests) tied to HV scope.
Ensure compliance with applicable HV and utility standards and practices (regional utility requirements, IEEE/NERC where applicable, and AHJ/regional grid requirements).
Develop and drive commissioning strategy for HV scope, including FAT/SAT coordination, pre-functional checklists, commissioning plans, relay testing, point-to-point checks, SCADA/telecom testing, and energization plans, switching orders, LOTO, and safety documentation.
Coordinate and oversee onsite commissioning support to ensure consistent, safe execution and documentation quality.
Drive punch list closure and readiness for utility witness testing.
Own turnover package quality: as-builts, test reports, relay settings records, training, spares, O&M handoff.

Requirements

7+ years' experience in high voltage infrastructure related to utility scale renewables, substations, switchyards, transmission interconnection, etc.
Demonstrated experience managing HV scope across engineering, construction, and commissioning.
Strong working knowledge of substation equipment and design fundamentals, protection and controls concepts, utility interfaces, standards compliance, and acceptance processes.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with utilities, EPCs, OEMs, and onsite personnel.
Willingness to travel up to 30% of time to visit project sites, meet with the team, customers, or vendors, and otherwise as necessary.

Skills

Problem-Solving
Project Execution Management
Contract negotiation
Risk mitigation
Vendor oversight
Communication Skills
Organizational Skill
Integrity & Judgment

Location

Remote

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

7+ years

About the Company

Make a Meaningful Impact: Play a direct role in accelerating the energy transition by contributing to transformative, utility-scale energy storage projects—especially on complex brownfield and urban-constrained sites where innovation drives real-world results.
Thrive in a Mission-Driven Culture: Be part of a lean, agile team that values integrity, innovation, and decisive execution. We foster a collaborative environment where every team member has a voice and is empowered to make a difference.
Grow with a Company on the Rise: Join at a pivotal moment as we scale from startup to growth stage. You'll have the opportunity to shape strategy, influence outcomes, and grow professionally alongside a company backed by top-tier private equity and poised for significant expansion.

Equal Opportunity

Elevate is an Equal Opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all applications regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or Veteran status.