Remote Substation Protection Engineer Jobs in Fairfield, NJ

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Execute all responsibilities of a Project Engineer with deep focus on substation design, construction, testing, and energization
• Review Power Purchase Agreements, Generator Interconnection Agreements, Utility Interconnection Requirements, Contract Documents, System Impact Studies, Facility Studies, and Owner/Engineer specifications to ensure compliance of substation scope
• Oversee LNTP and Early-Stage deliverables for HV and substation-specific workstreams, ensuring alignment with permitting and utility interconnection timelines
• Develop, manage, and track the substation budget, including primary equipment procurement, civil sitework, grounding systems, protection & control, SCADA integration, and construction labor
• Create detailed subcontractor scopes of work related to substation EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) including testing and commissioning
• Lead and manage substation subcontractors-including RFI coordination, billing reviews, change orders, daily reporting, safety performance, and schedule tracking
• Monitor and control substation scope changes and associated commercial impacts
• Facilitate andparticipatein Project Kick-Off Meetings, with dedicated discussion on substation milestones and risks
• Manage and collect RFIs and submittals with substation relevance, coordinating with engineering and construction teams for resolution
• Lead Utility Coordination Meetings focused on relay settings, protection schemes, testing protocols, switching orders, and managing the interconnection process
• Participatein Owner Coordination Meetings to communicate substation progress, risks, and technical issues
• Engage in SE team meetings to coordinateinterdependencebetween PV, BESS, and substation infrastructure
• Oversee material procurement efforts-particularly long-lead substation components such as power transformers, breakers, steel structures, control enclosures, relays, and communication systems
• Facilitate construction schedule and scope review meetings, highlighting critical paths for substation construction and energization
• Lead site Kick-Off Meetings, Pre-Commissioning Walks, and Energization Readiness Reviews specific to HV equipment
• Coordinate PV and substation energization support including relay testing, functional checkouts, and utility witness testing
• Manage Final Completion Punchlist for all substation-related work and documentation (redlines, test reports, as-builts, relay settings, etc.)
• Ensure a safe work environment and enforce safety practices around energized substations and high-voltage equipment
• Maintain flexible availability for substation construction and commissioning events, which may occur outside regular business hours
• Regular travelrequiredto project sites, utility offices, and vendor facilities
• Support continuous improvement, lessons learned, and standardization efforts across substation projects
• Completeadditionalresponsibilities as assigned

Objectivesor Goals to Measure Performance:

• Adherence to company procedures, safety manuals, and substation-specific safety protocols
• Substation scope completion on schedule and within budget
• High performance and coordination across engineering, construction, and subcontractor teams
• Utility and Owner satisfaction with substation delivery and commissioning outcomes
• Compliance with interconnection agreements and regulatory standards
• Minimal change orders, RFIs, or rework on substation scope
• Timely procurement and delivery of long-lead HV equipment
• Positive contribution to team morale, training, and development
• Advancement of internal best practices for substation project management

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in substation design, construction, or commissioning of utility-scale or industrial high-voltage (69kV to 500kV) systems
• Experience with working withing the Norh East Region of the country
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary substation projects through full lifecycle-from kickoff to energization
• Familiarity with substation components: transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, grounding, control buildings, protection & control, relays, SCADA, etc.
• Experience managing Transmission Line construction
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
• NFPA 70E "Qualified Person" preferred; must be familiar with energized work practices and LOTO protocols
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage client, utility, and subcontractor interfaces
• Ability toidentify, prioritize, and resolve project challenges with limited supervision
• Working knowledge of utility operations, switching procedures, relay testing, and energization protocols
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; P6 scheduling experience preferred
• Experience with CAD, PDF markup tools, and field documentation platforms is a plus

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

• Requires frequent walking, bending, standing, and lifting (20+lbs) on uneven terrain at construction sites
• Ability to visually inspect and verify HV equipment installations, conduct site walks, andobserveelectrical testing safely
• Occasional climbing, working at heights, or accessing substation steel platforms
• Exposure to outdoor environments and potential proximity to energized equipment
• Mustcomply withall site-specific PPE and safety training requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company's 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$110,837 - $138,547

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

Job Number: J13124

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