Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Intersect develops, constructs, and operates large-scale power and data center infrastructure to support innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure. The High Voltage Project Manager will lead the execution of substation and transmission line projects up to 500kV across Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, managing schedules, budgets, utility and EPC relationships, quality, compliance, and commissioning.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full lifecycle of substation and transmission projects up to 500kV, from engineering and procurement through construction, commissioning, and closeout
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules aligned with utility and EPC timelines
- Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain momentum and achieve critical milestones
- Serve as a primary interface with utilities to ensure compliance with grid operator standards and interconnection requirements
- Oversee three-way coordination between internal teams, utilities, and EPC contractors to drive aligned execution
- Lead administration of construction contracts, including change orders, RFIs, submittals, and document control
- Manage project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and financial reporting to maintain alignment with approved targets
- Review invoices and change orders in partnership with Finance to ensure accuracy and transparency
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, interconnection agreements, and related commercial requirements
- Implement quality assurance processes to ensure construction meets technical specifications and regulatory standards
- Maintain comprehensive progress, financial, and risk reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Ensure timely resolution of technical issues and documentation management, including as-builts and engineering records
Skills
- This position is open only to candidates based in the United States and requires up to 50% travel
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field
- 5+ years of experience managing high-voltage substation and transmission line projects, including experience on projects up to 500kV
- Direct experience working with utilities on interconnection, regulatory, and technical matters
- Strong understanding of utility-scale transmission infrastructure, EPC contracting models, and high-voltage equipment
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and interconnection processes
- Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams in complex infrastructure environments
- Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and Slack
- Strong communication and leadership skills that will help you succeed in utility-facing and cross-functional environments
- Willingness and ability to travel to project sites and support on-site execution as needed
- Master's degree
Benefits
- Equity Grant, giving you a meaningful stake in our parent company.
- 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision.
- Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year).
- Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents.
- Access to family planning and family care support through Carrot and Maven.
- Free access to Spring Health, including 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions.
- A Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+.
- $150 monthly food stipend.
- $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet.
- Pet insurance allowance.
- Full home office setup.
- Free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits.
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- One Medical.
- Fully flexible workplace.
- Team Week experiences four times a year.
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