Substation Planner III

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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.

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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. You’ll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

• Review equipment history and maintenance/performance data to determine job requirements.
• Identify additional maintenance or capital work that can be performed concurrently.
• Monitor job progress and raise issues impacting schedule, efficiency, or work quality.
• Communicate and coordinate high-priority work with Construction, Project Management, Energy Services, Nuclear/Fossil Plants, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in project planning and scoping meetings.
• Develop construction work sequences and identify potential risks or obstacles.
• Coordinate transmission clearances with Grid Management, ECC/TCC, and DCC.
• Assist in resolving and re-sequencing work due to system or customer constraints.
• Create comprehensive work packages
• Travel to job sites for walkdowns, scoping, auditing work packages, and attending meetings.
• Ensure parts, tools, and equipment are available and adequate.
• Document variances between estimated and actual task hours.
• Support accurate completion of NERC-related documentation.
• Obtain feedback from crews, schedulers, and supervisors to drive continuous improvement.
• Assist with emergency planning, clearance requests, and hot line tag requests.
• Help ensure completion of the annual Construction & Maintenance work plan.
• Adapt plans as funding or priority needs change.
• Identify critical work activities and maintain visibility on items nearing overdue status.

• Minimum 5 years of Substation Construction experience
• Knowledge of ITOA (or equivalent system)
• Switching and tagging qualified
• Strong understanding of transmission construction methods, materials, and workflows
• Excellent organizational and collaboration skills
• Ability to travel to multiple worksites

People-First Culture:
We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority.

Innovation & Learning:
We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands‑on experience.

Collaborative Team Environment:
We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.

Recognition & Growth:
We’ve earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast‑growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.

• 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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The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.