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Project Manager - Substation and Transmission

Solvenowinc · solvenowinc.com
Walnut CreekHybridLead / Manager10+ yrs
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Project manager for substation and transmission.

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29 d ago · posted 2026-10-03
Location
Walnut Creek, CA, USA

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Position Overview We are seeking a Project Manager for Transmission Lines and Substations to lead and oversee services projects across HV, MV, LV, underground, and overhead transmission lines. There is also the opportunity to manage projects in distribution systems, private networks, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). In this role, you will have the chance to: • Deliver projects that make a tangible impact in communities • Manage a variety of projects within the electric grid space, spanning both innovative and established technologies Location & Travel This role requires approximately 25% travel to project sites. When not traveling, the position is based out of the Walnut Creek office. About the Team You will join a specialized team focused on advanced technology applications in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, bio/ag tech, data centers, distributed infrastructure, and generative AI computing. The team is fast-paced, innovative, and committed to delivering high-impact projects efficiently. Key Responsibilities • Champion and maintain a strong safety culture • Respond to RFPs and prepare proposals for services projects • Lead project teams through conceptual design and procurement phases of substation projects • Manage project schedule, budget, and scope of work • Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams, external stakeholders, and project clients to ensure successful project execution • Work effectively in both corporate office and field environments Management Responsibilities • Serve as project manager, overseeing project teams whose composition may vary depending on the project Preferred Qualifications • 10+ years of relevant industry experience, including work with high-voltage, medium-voltage, and low-voltage substations • Experience managing multiple phases of project execution • Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field • Professional engineering license (PE, P.Eng, or equivalent) Minimum Qualifications • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience • Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements, including background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records verification as applicable Work Environment & Physical Demands • Hybrid or flexible work options may be available after 90 days, based on performance, manager discretion, and project requirements • Work environments may include typical office settings, construction sites, extreme weather, high-noise areas, safety hazards (e.g., electric currents, working at heights, scaffolding), exposure to chemicals, fumes, dust, or poor ventilation • Physical activities include sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods, and lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds

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