Senior Manager, High Voltage Engineering

Overview

Leads high‑voltage engineering for utility‑scale renewable and storage projects.

Key Responsibilities

• design review
• commissioning support
• specification writing
• value engineering
• hv strategy
• engineering management

Tasks

-Oversee technical project due diligence and design reviews. -Contribute to process improvement initiatives for safe, high-quality project delivery. -Mentor future team members as the HV group grows. -Provide high-level conceptual designs and guide consultants to detailed solutions. -Support commissioning activities and resolve technical issues at operating sites. -Write and review specifications for HV equipment. -Conduct site visits and QA/QC checks as needed. -Support budget, schedule, and technical inputs for development and acquisition projects. -Value engineer HV designs for reliability and cost efficiency. -Develop HV strategies for substations and interconnection facilities across PV, BESS, data centers, and combustion turbine projects. -Develop and implement technical solutions to region-specific requirements. -Assist Development, Project Management, and Commercial Execution teams with budget and schedule inputs. -Coordinate feedback from internal stakeholders and Owner’s Engineering consultants. -Manage engineering consultants and EPC contractors to produce construction drawings and supporting materials. -Collaborate closely with Development, Procurement, and Execution teams. -Develop HV work scopes and technical contract exhibits. -Stay current on HV technology trends and emerging vendor solutions.

Requirements

• hv substations
• procore
• pe license
• bachelor's
• 10+ years
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while building scalable engineering processes. -Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written correspondence. -Collaborative, adaptable, and able to influence internal teams and consultants effectively. -True subject matter expertise in high-voltage substations and interconnection systems. -Ability to work effectively within a rapidly changing organization. -Proficient with MS Office Suite; experience with Procore or similar platforms preferred. -Broad understanding of plant-level electrical design to inform HV decisions. -Demonstrated collaborative partnerships with peers, management, and vendors. -Strong problem-solving, decisiveness, and workload management skills. -Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. -Bachelor’s degree preferred -Experience managing third-party consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders. -Proactive mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. -10+ years of experience in HV substation and/or transmission line design and/or construction. -Professional Engineering license preferred. -Ability to work in the Copia Office (Salt Lake City, UT, Portland, OR, Washington DC, or Dana Point, CA) a minimum of 3 days per week. -Resourcefulness and polite persistence. -Ability to travel up to 25%. -Highly driven with problem-solving abilities, integrity, and strong work ethic. -Curiosity and genuine passion for high-voltage engineering and clean energy. -10+ years of project management, consulting, or project engineering experience.

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Benefits

-Life and AD&D Insurance -Paid company holidays -Annual bonus eligibility -Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) -Wellness and cell phone credits -Company contribution to 401(k) plans -Medical, Dental & Vision coverage with no premiums -Opportunities for professional development to grow and thrive within the company

About Copia Power

-Fusing solar, storage, transmission, and data-center elements into unified energy campuses. -Team showcases rare combined experience in executing projects. -Creates one-stop gigawatt-scale campuses integrating data centers with renewable generation.

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Visa Sponsorship

-no employer sponsorship; candidates must already be authorized to work in the u.s.