Scheduler III

K&A Engineering Consulting; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 41,328 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Flexible PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Asheville, NC is looking for a Scheduler III to develop and maintain engineering design schedules. The ideal candidate needs 5–10 years of experience in engineering scheduling, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in work management software. This role emphasizes collaboration within a dynamic team and offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, fostering professional growth and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in engineering scheduling or project coordination.
• Strong understanding of engineering work processes and workflows.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering databases and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain engineering design activity schedules.
• Coordinate with leadership to confirm task prerequisites.
• Monitor projects to ensure milestone commitments are met.

Skills

Engineering scheduling

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Work management software

Scheduling tools

Job description

About K&A Engineering Consulting –

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.

Powered By Innovation, Passion, And Purpose.

Start Your K&A Career: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Scheduler III to join our team at K&A Engineering in Asheville, 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.

Role Expectations

• Develop and maintain engineering design activity schedules, ensuring alignment with overall work management requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering leadership and supervisors to confirm task prerequisites, resource needs, and timeline expectations.
• Facilitate cross-departmental communication to support seamless execution of engineering and plant activities.
• Track and monitor engineering projects and deliverables to ensure milestone, quality, and delivery commitments are met.
• Provide regular reports and analytics to engineering management regarding schedule performance, resource allocation, and workload distribution.
• Maintain and utilize multiple work management and scheduling databases to ensure accurate and timely project information.
• Identify potential schedule risks and proactively adjust plans to avoid missed deadlines or milestones.
• Apply a strong understanding of Engineering Change (EC) workflow processes to forecast scheduling impacts and prevent delays.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to scheduling efficiency, work management processes, and engineering project coordination.

What We’re Looking For

• 5–10 years of experience in engineering scheduling, project coordination, work management, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of engineering work processes, engineering change workflows, and multi-discipline project coordination.
• Proficiency in work management software, scheduling tools, and relevant engineering or maintenance databases.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams, supervisors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present schedule and resource data clearly to leadership.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to identifying issues and driving timely resolution.

Pay Range

$30-39/hour

Why Join K&A?

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.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to:

• 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)

Check out our career page for more information!

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.