Copia Power · 2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, High Voltage Engineering
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expCopia Power is an energy transition company focused on developing and owning large-scale infrastructure assets in the U.S. They are seeking a Senior Manager for High Voltage Engineering to provide technical leadership and oversight for utility-scale solar projects and battery energy storage systems, ensuring alignment in engineering decisions and driving creative solutions.
EnergyRenewable EnergySemiconductor
No H1B
Responsibilities
High Voltage Project Execution: Develop HV work scopes and technical contract exhibits
Manage engineering consultants and EPC contractors to produce construction drawings and supporting materials
Oversee technical project due diligence and design reviews
Coordinate feedback from internal stakeholders and Owner’s Engineering consultants
Support commissioning activities and resolve technical issues at operating sites
Conduct site visits and QA/QC checks as needed
High Voltage Project Development: Develop HV strategies for substations and interconnection facilities across PV, BESS, data centers, and combustion turbine projects
Provide high-level conceptual designs and guide consultants to detailed solutions
Support budget, schedule, and technical inputs for development and acquisition projects
Value engineer HV designs for reliability and cost efficiency
Assist Development, Project Management, and Commercial Execution teams with budget and schedule inputs
Develop and implement technical solutions to region-specific requirements
Write and review specifications for HV equipment
Growth & Leadership: Contribute to process improvement initiatives for safe, high-quality project delivery
Stay current on HV technology trends and emerging vendor solutions
Collaborate closely with Development, Procurement, and Execution teams
Mentor future team members as the HV group grows
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in HV substation and/or transmission line design and/or construction
10+ years of project management, consulting, or project engineering experience
Experience managing third-party consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders
Proficient with MS Office Suite
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
Ability to travel up to 25%
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
True subject matter expertise in high-voltage substations and interconnection systems
Broad understanding of plant-level electrical design to inform HV decisions
Strong problem-solving, decisiveness, and workload management skills
Curiosity and genuine passion for high-voltage engineering and clean energy
Collaborative, adaptable, and able to influence internal teams and consultants effectively
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while building scalable engineering processes
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written correspondence
Highly driven with problem-solving abilities, integrity, and strong work ethic
Proactive mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability to work effectively within a rapidly changing organization
Demonstrated collaborative partnerships with peers, management, and vendors
Resourcefulness and polite persistence
Preferred
Professional Engineering license preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience with Procore or similar platforms preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage with no premiums
Company contribution to 401(k) plans
Annual bonus eligibility
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid company holidays
Wellness and cell phone credits
Life and AD&D Insurance
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for community and support
Opportunities for professional development to grow and thrive within the company
Company
Copia Power
Copia Power is an energy transition firm focused on creating, building, and owning large-scale infrastructure assets in the United States.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2.27B2025-03-06Debt Financing· $2.27B
Leadership Team
Jim Howell
President, Head of Strategy
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