Construction Planner I-III

Liberty; Baxter Springs (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, seeks a detail-oriented professional to manage the end‑to‑end process of extending service to customers.

You will coordinate contracts, easements, engineering, and construction activities while prioritizing safety and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include coordinating with cross-functional teams, preparing work orders, and ensuring timely service delivery.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Technical Degree or Engineering Degree preferred.
• Electrical utility experience recommended.
• CAD experience preferred.
• Work Management System experience recommended.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the team to identify and satisfy internal and external customer needs and expectations consistent with Company goals.
• Plan, design, and prepare work orders to ensure completion is consistent with customer needs, Company standards, safety considerations, and applicable codes.
• Arrange contracts and acquire Right of Way needed to provide service to the customer.
• Supply to a positive Company image by providing outstanding customer service in a courteous and professional manner.
• Coordinate with team members to keep jobs on schedule and exceed customer expectations.
• Assist other team members and departments with disaster recovery.

Skills

Customer service

Team coordination

Disaster recovery

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical Degree or Engineering Degree

Tools

CAD

Work Management System

Job description

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long‑term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

Responsible for all steps of extending service to customers; including customer contact, contracts, easements, engineering, and construction coordination.

Accountabilities

• Participate in the team to provide the focal point for the identification and satisfaction of internal and external customer needs and expectations consistent with Company goals and objectives.
• Plan, design, and prepare work orders to ensure completion is consistent with customer needs, Company standards, all safety considerations, and applicable codes.
• Arrange contracts and acquire Right of Way needed to provide service to the customer.
• Supply to a positive Company image by providing outstanding customer service in a courteous and professional manner.
• Coordinate with team members to keep jobs on schedule and exceed customer expectations.
• Assist other team members and departments with disaster recovery.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Electrical utility experience recommended
• Technical Degree or Engineering Degree
• Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) experience preferred
• Work Management System experience recommended

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage & a 401K plan with a 5% match, effective day one
• Annual bonus and merit increase eligibility
• Life insurance, and short-term & long-term disability
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Free Employee Assistance Program & Headspace account
• 3 weeks of vacation, paid sick days, 12 paid company holidays, & 3 paid volunteer days
• Tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, & reimbursement for certification costs
• Reward & recognition programs, service awards, a great company culture, and a collaborative & flexible work environment

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

As the successful candidate

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

Our Guiding Principles

• Customer Centric
• Integrity
• Entrepreneurial
• Teamwork
• Owner mindset
• Outcome focused
• Continuous learning

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.