Director - High Voltage Transmission & Substation Delivery

Energy Project Solutions (EPS) is an energy consulting firm that helps partners deliver efficient, high-value projects through localized expertise and real-world insight. With more than 500 years of collective experience, our team leads complex energy developments from inception through construction, bringing deep knowledge across engineering, real estate, business development, and finance while leveraging strong relationships with developers, owners, financial institutions, and property owners nationwide.

EPS is seeking an experienced leader to direct late-stage planning and construction of high voltage transmission and substation projects. The Director will guide projects from final development through construction and commissioning, ensuring excellence in safety, cost, schedule, and quality. This role oversees all phases of delivery, from routing and permitting to interconnection coordination, strengthening execution frameworks, enhancing contractor accountability, and advancing multiple projects to completion with disciplined schedule and cost performance.

What You’ll Do

Execution Leadership

• Lead transmission and substation projects from final design through energization.
• Oversee contractor performance, field execution, and construction sequencing.
• Ensure alignment between engineering, procurement, and construction teams.

Technical & Development Integration

• Review engineering packages for constructability and execution readiness.
• Coordinate across land, environmental, permitting, regulatory, and engineering teams.
• Support interconnection, siting, and infrastructure integration strategies.

Construction & Delivery Management

• Direct construction strategy, logistics planning, and resource allocation.
• Track schedule, cost, quality, and safety metrics.
• Resolve field constraints and execution risks proactively.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Interface with utilities, developers, regulators, and landowners.
• Provide executive-level reporting and project updates.
• Lead internal and external coordination meetings.

Risk & Compliance Oversight

• Identify execution risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with permits, environmental commitments, and regulatory approvals.
• Maintain documentation and audit readiness.

Who You Are

• 5+ years of experience delivering transmission or substation infrastructure, with leadership on projects 115 kV and above (preference for 230 kV+).
• Proven success managing late-stage planning through construction execution.
• Strong understanding of EPC delivery models, construction sequencing, and commissioning.
• Experience working with utilities, ISOs, RTOs, or transmission developers.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and external contractors.

Core Competencies

• Execution-driven leadership
• Field-informed decision making
• Strategic risk management
• Commercial awareness
• Clear communication across technical and executive audiences

Why EPS?

At AKS, we design strong communities, and we believe your work should support your life, not the other way around. Here’s what you can count on when you join our team:

• Gets the Job Done: We value people who do what needs to be done, taking initiative, stepping in where needed, and delivering results with accountability and common sense.
• Meaningful Growth: Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance, we provide hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose.
• Real Collaboration: Work with a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges creatively, curiously, and with a shared commitment to quality.
• Respect for Your Time: We support work-life balance with generous PTO and an environment that helps you manage personal and professional responsibilities.
• Benefits That Care: Access health coverage that supports your total well-being, a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and resources to help you thrive.
• Weekly Team Lunches: Recharge with your teammates because food and conversation bring people together.
• Culture That Connects: We invest in experiences that build strong teams and stronger communities.
• A Place People Love to Work: We have been named one of the Top Workplaces in the Pacific Northwest year after year for good reason.

Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions, celebrates initiative, and is committed to doing things the right way for our employees, clients, and communities.