Electrical Project Manager - Utility-Scale Solar

Electrical Project Manager – Utility-Scale Solar (Nationwide Travel)

Overview

We are seeking multiple Electrical Project Managers (3–5 openings) to lead the electrical execution of utility-scale solar and hybrid energy projects across the United States. These roles are fully field-based and responsible for delivering large, complex renewable energy projects from mobilization through commissioning and energization.

Projects range from standalone solar to solar BESS and hybrid energy developments (including data center integration), typically in the 250MW–500MW range.

Location & Travel Requirement

• 100% travel required (non-negotiable)
• Candidates will temporarily relocate to project sites
• Rotation schedule: 3 weeks on / 5 days off
• Project locations across the U.S.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary

• $125,600 – $170,000
  
  

Bonus & Incentives

• Annual cash bonus
• Project completion bonus
• Long-term travel incentive
• Paid weekly
  
  

Travel & Mobility Package

• Per diem
• Travel home allowance
• Mileage reimbursement to project site
• Relocation assistance
  
  

Project Scope

• Utility-scale solar projects averaging 250MW–500MW
• Project durations ranging from 9 months to 2 years
• Larger developments may extend up to 4 years
• Projects may include:
• Standalone solar generation
• Solar Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Hybrid infrastructure (solar data centers or other load integration)
  
  

Responsibilities

This role owns the full electrical scope of construction execution across major renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead electrical execution from mobilization through commissioning and energization
• Manage full electrical budget, forecasting, and cost control
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, buyout, and performance
• Drive electrical construction schedule adherence and field execution
• Coordinate with EPC partners, utilities, and technical stakeholders
• Manage commissioning planning and energization execution
• Support interconnection activities and utility coordination
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and technical standards
  
  

Team Leadership

• Lead a field electrical team of 2–10 engineers and project staff
• Provide mentorship and day-to-day leadership in the field
• Report to Senior Project Management / Project Executive
• Maintain dotted-line coordination with senior electrical leadership overseeing a portfolio of projects
  
  

Technical Scope

Candidates Should Have Strong Working Knowledge Of

• Medium and high-voltage electrical systems
• Collector systems and substations
• Utility interconnection processes
• Electrical construction sequencing and field execution
• Commissioning and energization procedures
• Subcontractor management in electrical scopes
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent hands-on electrical construction experience)
• Experience managing large-scale electrical construction projects
• Strong financial and budget ownership experience
• Field-based leadership experience
  
  

Preferred

• Utility-scale solar project experience
• EPC / design-build construction background
• Exposure to BESS or hybrid energy systems
• Commissioning and energization experience
• Understanding of utility interconnection processes
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a field-driven electrical construction leader who:

• Has owned full electrical scopes on large-scale projects
• Thrives in a 100% travel, rotational field environment
• Combines technical electrical expertise with financial ownership
• Has strong subcontractor and stakeholder management experience
• Is comfortable leading small to mid-sized engineering teams in the field
• Understands how to drive execution from greenfield through energization
  
  

Key Differentiators for Success

• Utility-scale experience (not residential or small commercial solar)
• Proven budget ownership on large projects
• Hands-on electrical construction leadership (not purely design/engineering)
• Strong commissioning and energization exposure
• Ability to operate independently in fast-paced field environments
  
  

To Apply Submit Your Resume Highlighting

• Largest electrical project size ($ value MW)
• Specific role in commissioning and energization
• Budget responsibility and cost control experience
• Travel/field rotation experience