Planner III

K&A Engineering • Garner, NC

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About The Position

K&A Power Group is seeking a Substation Planner III to work at its locations in Leland, New Bern, Garner, or Dunn, North Carolina. The role supports power utility and industrial projects by planning substation construction and maintenance work. The planner develops work packages, estimates labor and project resources, coordinates materials and contractor support, and works with construction, project management, operations, and other stakeholders. The position also supports outage and emergency planning, site visits, project progress monitoring, and compliance documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of Substation Construction experience.
• Knowledge of transmission and substation construction practices.
• Experience with construction planning, estimating, and resource coordination.
• Knowledge of ITOA or switching/tagging qualifications required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed construction and maintenance work packages.
• Estimate labor hours, resources, and project durations.
• Coordinate materials, equipment, tools, and contractor support.
• Participate in project planning, scoping, and pre-construction meetings.
• Conduct site visits and job walk-downs to support project planning.
• Coordinate with Construction, Project Management, Operations, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Support switching, clearance requests, outage coordination, and emergency planning activities.
• Maintain accurate project and compliance documentation, including NERC-related records.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• FSA, HSA, and dependent care spending account.
• 401(k) traditional and Roth plans with company match.
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA).
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of employment.
• Paid holidays and flexible PTO.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Parking and transit reimbursement.
• Pet insurance.
• Training, mentorship, and hands-on learning opportunities.
• Career advancement and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed