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Project Developer / Project Manager HV Substations

root/edge, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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Project Developer / Project Manager HV Substations This range is provided by root/edge. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $185,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types Annual Bonus and Sign-on bonus

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Managing Partner & Founder @ root/edge | Talent Strategy for Clean Energy, Power & Digital Infrastructure | Former Pro Athlete Senior Project Developer / Project Manager – HV Substations

Location:

Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)

Sector:

Power Delivery, Grid Infrastructure, Renewables & Energy Storage

The Role This position is designed for experienced substation professionals who want to

move upstream in the value chain —from designing and executing scopes to

owning projects, decisions, and outcomes .

Our client is a well‑capitalized

developer and long‑term owner

of grid‑connected infrastructure across the U.S. Southwest, including renewable generation, energy storage, and transmission assets. The organization operates with a

lean, highly technical development team , supported by institutional capital, proven execution capability, and a deep pipeline of active projects.

As a

Senior Project Developer / PM – HV Substations , you will serve as the owner’s technical and delivery lead for substation scope. You will guide projects from early development through construction and commissioning, managing external engineers, utilities, OEMs, and contractors while maintaining strategic oversight of cost, schedule, risk, and long‑term asset value.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who wants to stay close to the technical details while expanding influence into development strategy, commercial decision‑making, and execution ownership.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the

owner’s technical lead

for HV/MV substations supporting renewable, storage, and transmission projects.

Lead substation scope from

conceptual development through IFC, construction, and energization .

Manage and technically oversee

external EPCs, engineering firms, consultants, and OEMs .

Drive key decisions related to

design standards, equipment selection, constructability, cost, and schedule tradeoffs .

Own substation schedules and milestones, coordinating closely with development, interconnection, permitting, and construction teams.

Interface directly with

utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and interconnection stakeholders

on studies, submissions, and agreements.

Review and approve engineering deliverables, specifications, studies, and vendor packages with an owner’s mindset.

Apply applicable

IEEE, NESC, and utility standards

with practical, execution‑focused judgment.

Serve as a senior technical contributor in a

small, collaborative team

with real authority and accountability.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE required).

PE license preferred, but not required.

12–20+ years of experience in

substation engineering, EPC, consulting, or owner‑side delivery .

Prior experience as a

technical lead, project manager, or owner‑facing engineer .

Direct involvement in

345kV and/or 500kV

substation projects.

Strong understanding of

utility interconnection and grid integration

processes.

Comfortable operating across technical, commercial, and stakeholder‑facing dimensions of a project.

Based in, or willing to relocate to, the

Greater Phoenix area

(hybrid flexibility).

Why Candidates Take This Role

Step onto the owner/developer side

without losing technical depth.

Own outcomes , not just scopes or drawings.

Work within a

nimble, high‑impact team

with fast decision‑making and minimal bureaucracy.

Backed by

long‑term capital and a robust project pipeline .

Gain exposure to

development strategy, cost control, and asset‑level decision‑making .

Contribute to critical grid infrastructure that enables renewable growth, load expansion, and energy security.

Who This Is Ideal For Senior substation engineers or technical project managers who want to:

Stay technical while expanding commercial and strategic influence.

Move beyond consulting or EPC delivery into

true project ownership .

Play a visible, trusted role in shaping infrastructure that will operate for decades.

Seniority level Director

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Project Management

Industries: Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution and Electric Power Generation

Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

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