Planner II

K&A Engineering•Garner, NC

4d•$28 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

K&A Engineering Consulting is a privately held company, providing comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program/project management, construction management, and support services to power utility and industrial clients. Specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, distributed energy resources, and EPC services, we excel in solving complex challenges with precision-driven solutions. We pride ourselves on employing top talent, fostering a culture of excellence, and building meaningful relationships with clients and employees. Start your K&A Career: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Planner II to join our team at K&A Engineering in Garner, NC. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. Youll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

Requirements

Associates Degree and 5 years of related experience OR High School Diploma/GED and 7 years of related experience
Experience with work management and scheduling systems such as: Passport, MS Project, MAXIMO, SLATE, TITUS, ITOA, P6, Adobe, PaperPort, MS Office
Strong knowledge of: Substation construction and maintenance Apparatus, relaying, and line work practices
Ability to develop detailed job plans requiring multiple craft disciplines
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional team environments
Ability to attend onsite visits and in-person meetings 2+ times per week
Proficient with laptop or tablet-based software
Willing and able to participate in storm response support when needed
Reliable personal transportation required

Responsibilities

The Planner develops comprehensive work packages that include: Scope of work definition, Accurate labor hour estimates, Required skill sets, Construction and maintenance procedures, Special tools and mobile equipment needs, Special material, parts, or vendor support requirements, Safety, environmental, and special PPE requirements, DOT and environmental permit coordination, Job duration estimates for scheduling, Sketches, photos, drawings, and documentation, Material readiness aligned with required CMI dates
Review equipment maintenance and performance history to identify special requirements
Identify opportunities to bundle maintenance work and capital projects for efficiency
Develop construction sequences with a strong emphasis on substation constructability
Monitor work progress and variances between estimated vs. actual job hours
Document variances and drive continuous improvement opportunities
Communicate critical and near-overdue work status to avoid operational risk
Coordinate with Construction, Project Management, Grid Management, Energy Services, ECC/TCC/DCC, and external stakeholders
Assist with clearance coordination and re-sequencing during load or customer constraints
Support emergency planning, hotline tag requests, and clearance requests
Participate in project planning, scoping, pre-bid, and pre-construction meetings
Clarify project scope and identify obstacles and clearance requirements
Assign and allocate construction resources
Produce construction estimates for duration, labor hours, and required resources
Ensure accurate and complete NERC-related documentation when required
Maintain accurate documentation and completed work package records where applicable
Travel to job sites for walkdowns, audits, and validation of work packages
Ensure materials, tools, and special equipment availability
Obtain feedback from schedulers, supervisors, and crews
Address work package quality issues to improve future planning accuracy