Substation Planner III

K&A Engineering•Cary, NC

21h•$35 - $41•Hybrid

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 Substation Planner III 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

Minimum 5 years of Substation Construction experience
Knowledge of ITOA Switching and tagging qualification
Minimum of an associates degree, Bachelors preferred

Responsibilities

Create detailed work packages that include: Defined scope of work, Accurate labor-hour estimates, Required skill sets and resource needs, Work procedures and process steps, Identification of special tools, mobile equipment, and material needs, Vendor coordination and support requirements, Safety and environmental considerations, Scheduling durations and sequencing, Sketches, drawings, and digital photos as needed, Assurance that all materials are secured and available to meet schedule requirements
Produce construction estimates for labor hours, durations, and resource requirements.
Identify critical activities and communicate upcoming overdue work to all transmission work groups.
Collaborate with Construction, Project Management, Energy Services, Key Account Representatives, and Plant Operations to coordinate high-priority work.
Participate in project planning meetings to clarify scope, develop construction sequences, identify clearance needs, and assign appropriate resources.
Coordinate transmission clearances with Grid Management, ECC & TCC, and DCC.
Address load or customer-sensitive issues through resequencing and coordination.
Collect feedback from crews, schedulers, and supervisors to improve future work package quality.
Assist with emergency planning, clearance requests, and hot line tag requests.
Conduct site visits to gather project requirements, attend scoping meetings, perform walkdowns, participate in pre-bid and pre-construction meetings, and verify material and tool readiness.
Audit packages and completed work to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.