Substation Planner III
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. The Substation Construction Planner supports construction and maintenance activities for substation and transmission assets by developing detailed work packages, estimates, and schedules. This role works closely with field crews, project management, and grid operations to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with operational and regulatory requirements. The Planner supports large-scale annual capital and O&M programs and helps keep work aligned with changing priorities.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of substation construction experience
- Knowledge of ITOA processes
- Switching and tagging qualified (or ability to obtain)
- Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
- Combination of office-based planning and field-based site visits
- Travel required to project and work locations
- May be required to support emergency or urgent work outside of normal business hours
Responsibilities
- Develop construction and maintenance work packages, including scope, labor estimates, durations, materials, tools, and safety requirements
- Review equipment history and identify special job needs or opportunities to combine work for efficiency
- Coordinate with Construction, Project Management, Grid Operations, and other internal groups
- Monitor work progress, document variances between planned and actual hours, and identify improvement opportunities
- Support clearance coordination, emergency planning, and re - sequencing of work as needed
- Ensure accurate completion of required documentation, including NERC - related records
- Participate in planning, scoping, and pre - construction meetings; perform job site walk - downs as required
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
- 401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance
- Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
