Outage Coordinator

K&A Engineering; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

K&A Engineering seeks a highly motivated Outage Coordinator to join our team in Manchester, New Hampshire. You will support construction projects by planning, scheduling, and overseeing outages in the power utility sector.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in the electric utility industry, strong communication skills, and familiarity with construction management practices. This role offers a salary of $140,000 – $165,000 per year and an array of benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive electric-utility or related industry experience.
• Five years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical utility construction management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and oversee all outages to support construction.
• Coordinate requirements with other areas to minimize conflicts.
• Collaborate with project team to develop emergency restoration measures.

Skills

Electric-utility experience

Construction management

Regulatory knowledge (OSHA, NESC)

Emergency decision-making

Communication skills

Budget management

Microsoft Project proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Outage Coordinator to join our team at K&A Power Group in Manchester, New Hampshire. In this role you will support construction projects and play a key role in planning, scheduling, and overseeing outages that impact the power utility and industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and oversee all outages to support construction.
• Review and refine outage assessments & requirements, organizing kickoff meetings, and conducting follow‑up sessions to establish scope and schedule.
• Hold on‑site and office meetings to review physical layout, work clearances, and necessary outages.
• Coordinate outage requirements with other areas to resolve and minimize conflicts.
• Confirm plan alignment with other ongoing projects within and outside of Eversource.
• Provide outage plans and drawings, conduct site visits, and facilitate coordination with transmission outage coordination.
• Facilitate equipment numbering throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Ensure post‑outage system reconfiguration, equipment numbering, and operating procedures align across departments.
• Review outage plans with all stakeholders in an iterative process.
• Collaborate with the project team to develop viable emergency restoration measures and time estimates.
• Provide detailed outage plans for TOA development and submission upon project approval.
• Prepare various versions of the outage plan and conduct follow‑up meetings for final run‑throughs.
• Deliver outage planning presentations to Project Teams, Control Centers, ISO, Divisions, and Municipals as needed.
• Refine the finalized plan as conditions change and submit to Application Coordinators.
• Monitor and control the outage plan, managing changes due to unexpected events that may require resequencing and resubmittal.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to meet guidelines and policies.
• Maintain a master outage plan that provides visibility of all outage requirements for the New England Company portfolio.
• Coordinate meetings among Operations, Supervisors, MROs, and Project teams to facilitate work on lines and equipment affected by scheduled outages.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive electric‑utility or related industry experience; preference for transmission facilities construction management experience.
• Five years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive knowledge of construction management practices for electrical utility transmission and generation projects.
• Strong understanding of interconnected electrical system operations.
• Knowledge of government regulations, including OSHA, NESC, and industry codes affecting electric utilities.
• Experience with contract preparation, negotiation, and administration.
• Working knowledge of budget preparation and administration.
• Ability to make competent decisions during emergency situations.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical/electrical drawings and technical manuals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Project (or equivalent).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to report to site or office as needed.

Pay Range

$140,000 – $165,000 per year (estimated, may vary by experience and other factors).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401(k) with Traditional, Roth, and company match
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paid Parental Leave after 12 months
• Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Long‑Term and Short‑Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parking and Transit Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

All benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and may change over time.