High Voltage Project Manager - Midwest

DEPCOM Power is hiring a High Voltage Project Manager to lead high-voltage substation and interconnection projects supporting utility-scale renewable energy developments. The role oversees project execution from engineering through commissioning, including contractor management, technical reviews, risk mitigation, and coordination with stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of high-voltage substation and interconnection projects from engineering through commissioning and closeout
• Drive project performance by managing scope, schedule, budget, risk mitigation plans, and key project deliverables
• Manage and influence EPC contractors, engineering consultants, utilities, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful project execution
• Lead technical reviews of substation engineering packages, protection and control designs, equipment specifications, and construction drawings to ensure quality and constructability
• Review, evaluate, and provide direction on high-voltage design documentation, studies, and engineering deliverables throughout the project lifecycle
• Champion safe execution by ensuring compliance with company standards, industry regulations, and applicable electrical codes
• Drive accountability with contractors and suppliers by monitoring performance, resolving issues, and ensuring adherence to contractual and technical requirements
• Conduct site visits and field assessments to evaluate progress, identify risks, and influence timely resolution of technical and construction challenges
• Partner with engineering and construction teams to proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies that protect schedule and budget performance
• Communicate project status, opportunities, challenges, and recommendations to senior leadership and project stakeholders
• Support procurement activities for major high-voltage equipment and materials while influencing technical and commercial decisions
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and help drive best practices across DEPCOM's expanding substation project portfolio

Requirements:

• Experience managing high-voltage substation, transmission, interconnection, or utility infrastructure projects
• Experience reviewing and interpreting high-voltage engineering drawings, specifications, studies, and construction deliverables
• Knowledge of substation design, construction practices, protection and control systems, and utility interconnection requirements
• Experience managing EPC contractors, engineering consultants, and cross-functional project stakeholders
• Knowledge of industry standards including NESC, NEC, IEEE, and ANSI
• Valid driver's license
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship now or in the future
• Electrical Engineering background
• experience managing high-voltage design, construction, and contractor performance
• self-driven leader who can influence stakeholders, solve complex technical challenges, and take ownership of critical project outcomes
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or other engineering discipline
• Experience reviewing physical, protection & control, and relay design packages for high-voltage facilities
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure
• Experience managing EPC contracts and contractor performance
• Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions, manage risk, and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups