HV Operations Manager, SEHV Solutions

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:

This position sits within SEHV, a SOLV Energy affiliate company, and is posted on SOLV Energy’s careers site to connect great talent with meaningful opportunities. While you will apply through SOLV Energy, all day‑to‑day work, responsibilities, and decision‑making for this role will reside within SEHV.

Backed by over a decade of renewable energy experience, SEHV delivers reliable utility‑scale EPC solutions for high‑voltage substation projects across Southern California. As part of the SOLV Energy family of companies, SEHV is informed by data and insights from more than 250 large‑scale solar and battery energy storage installations—strengthening our ability to create better connections with a partner you can count on. By aligning with SOLV Energy’s comprehensive capabilities, SEHV brings specialized expertise in high‑voltage electrical systems, energized work, and substation construction to support exceptional project execution. Together, we’re improving performance across the full project lifecycle through integrated solutions, reliable delivery, and proven experience serving utility‑scale power projects.


The HV Operations manager is responsible for overseeing HV construction resulting in safe and successful project execution.

This role is based in Denver, CO and will require travel. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

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:

• Provide leadership and oversight for day-to-day operations of high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects, with a core focus on substations (69kV–500kV), switchyards, and transmission interconnections

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve substation-focused operational procedures and best practices in alignment with utility standards, NESC, and OSHA guidelines

• Mentor and develop field leadership personnel including superintendents, assistant superintendents, foremen, and craft labor—emphasizing technical competency and safety in substation construction

• Coordinate closely with engineering, procurement, and subcontracting teams to ensure accurate design interpretation, on-time delivery of major substation components (transformers, breakers, relays, P&C panels), and field readiness

• Conduct regular site visits and quality control inspections specific to substation installations, grounding, relay wiring, terminations, and equipment testing

• Enforce and model a strong culture of safety, with a priority on energized substation environments and high-voltage electrical hazards, following SOLV and OSHA standards

• Lead task planning and crew mobilization activities, providing clear direction for substation civil, electrical, and commissioning scopes

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, utility, and internal standards applicable to substation construction, energization, and operation

• Serve as the primary operations liaison with utilities, project owners, regulatory agencies, contractors, and vendors, maintaining transparent communication and issue resolution

• Monitor and track construction progress, commissioning milestones, and operational KPIs, reporting updates and challenges to senior leadership

• Support project handoff to O&M teams post-energization, ensuring all as-built documentation, testing records, and training materials are in place

• Lead and participate in lessons learned reviews to improve future substation operations

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

• Adherence to company policies, safety manuals, and substation-specific operational procedures

• Timely and safe execution of substation scope in accordance with project schedule

• On-budget performance and effective resource utilization across all projects

• High-quality construction and commissioning outcomes, with minimal rework

• Positive evaluations from clients, utilities, and regulatory bodies

• Growth and competency development of substation-focused field personnel

• Accurate, timely repor