Scheduler

American Transmission Co.; Town of Cottage Grove (WI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

American Transmission Company is seeking a Scheduler to provide project controls support for electric transmission line and substation projects. The role focuses on turning complex work into clear, activity-based plans and improving schedule visibility to help teams deliver critical infrastructure safely and efficiently.

You will build and maintain integrated schedules, analyze health and performance, and communicate status to project teams and external audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Five years of professional experience in engineering, construction management, project management, project controls, or utility scheduling.
• Knowledge of scheduling techniques and Earned Value Management.
• Demonstrated project management and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication tailored to the audience.
• Ability to manage multiple jobs, projects, and priorities concurrently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain integrated schedules based on project size and risk.
• Analyze schedule health, baselines, variances, resource usage, and productivity requirements.
• Communicate schedule status to Project Managers and teams; create reports for stakeholders.
• Visit project sites and support field coordination; review external schedules for standards and detail; promote scheduling best practices.

Skills

Scheduling techniques

Earned Value Management

Project management

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Primavera scheduling software

Job description

Summary of Responsibilities: Bring Clarity to Complex Projects At American Transmission Company, reliable project delivery begins with clear plans, trusted schedules, and timely decisions. We are looking for a Scheduler to provide project controls support for electric transmission line and substation projects. This role is an opportunity to turn complex project work into logical, activity-based plans, strengthen schedule visibility, and help teams deliver critical infrastructure safely and successfully.

What You’ll Do

• Build & Maintain Integrated Schedules
  • Develop and maintain multiple integrated project schedules based on project size and risk.
  • Create logical, activity-based plans that reflect scope, sequencing, dependencies, milestones, and resources.
  • Integrate consultant, contractor, subcontractor, and internal project schedules.
  • Use Primavera or other advanced scheduling software to model projects with many activities.
• Analyze Schedule Health & Performance
  • Analyze critical paths, baselines, variances, productivity requirements, benchmarking metrics, and resource usage.
  • Apply Earned Value Management concepts to support project performance analysis.
  • Identify schedule risks and emerging issues early.
  • Recommend practical mitigation and corrective actions that support project objectives.
• Communicate & Align Stakeholders
  • Communicate project status and schedule health to Project Managers and project teams.
  • Create and distribute schedule reports and customized views for internal and external audiences.
  • Coordinate activities and resources across project participants throughout the project life cycle.
  • Build constructive relationships with customers, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Support Field Execution & Better Practices
  • Visit project sites and collaborate with construction supervision to understand progress and constraints.
  • Prepare construction schedule views that support field coordination and execution.
  • Review external schedules for required standards, sound practices, and consistent detail.
  • Promote leading scheduling standards and value-added project controls approaches.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree.
• Five years of professional experience, including three years in engineering, construction management, project management, project controls, or utility scheduling.
• Knowledge of scheduling techniques and Earned Value Management.
• Demonstrated project management and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication tailored to the audience.
• Ability to manage multiple jobs, projects, and priorities concurrently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Experience That Can Help You Stand Out

• Engineering degree with a Construction Management or Project Management emphasis.
• Proficiency with Primavera scheduling software.
• Construction or construction management knowledge.
• Electric transmission, utility, energy, construction, or infrastructure experience.
• Experience reviewing consultant and contractor schedules for logic, standards, productivity, detail, and resource usage.
• Professional Engineer license for senior-level consideration.

Why ATC Purpose-Driven Work

We’re energized by meaningful and challenging work that contributes to the greater good, from powering everyday life to grid modernization.

People-Centric Culture

We are difference makers. We lead with trust, value collaboration, and foster a supportive environment where people grow, contribute openly, and make a difference.

Flexibility & Balance

Our work environment encourages autonomy, connection, and choice with accountability.

Growth & Development

Curiosity, coaching, and engagement fuel careers. We invest in our people through cross-functional opportunities, skill-building, and assignments that stretch potential and build careers.

Comprehensive Rewards

Compensation, benefits, and well-being offerings are thoughtfully and competitively designed to support employees’ unique needs.

Reliable Innovation

Grounded in the communities we serve, we play a critical role in powering the grid, with the agility to innovate, lead, and drive progress in a time of transformational change in the industry.

A Shared Future

We commit to creating an environment where people can do their best work, thrive, and drive success for our customers and stakeholders, delivering a lasting impact for all. Join our Great Place to Work, where we build and operate the power grid that enables modern life, and where every role contributes to something bigger than any one of us.

The targeted base pay for this position is $83,200 to $97,100 annually.* Base pay is one component of our comprehensive total rewards package which includes an annual incentive bonus, employer-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) match, HSA contribution, life & disability insurance, health care benefits, generous time off plans, flexible work arrangements, and much more.* The pay range is a general guideline. Employment offers are evaluated individually and consider qualifications, experience, academic achievements, internal equity, and business needs. Pay exceeding the posted range is considered for uniquely qualified candidates. Interested internal candidates, with questions, please consult your Human Resources Business Partner.

Number of Openings Available: 1 Posting Date: 2026-11-11 Time Type: Full time Equal Opportunity Employer: Applicants have rights under employment laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ATC is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to foster diverse teams of talented people working safely together. We respect and embrace diversity of all aspects and hire, train and promote employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage women, minorities, veterans and individuals with a disability to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster | U.S. Department of Labor Family and Medical Leave Act Poster Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Poster | U.S. Department of Labor ERD-10861 Poster Honesty Testing poster WISCONSIN FAIR EMPLOYMENT LAW ATC is a transmission-only electric utility that helps keep the lights on, businesses running and communities strong in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota and Illinois. As owner and operator of more than 9,530 miles of transmission lines and 530 substations, we help meet the electric needs of more than 5 million people in our service area.