Senior Substation Planner III - Complex Transmission

K&A Engineering; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 55,104 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending

401K (Traditional and Roth with match)

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Long‑Term Disability

EAP

Parking and Transit Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Job summary

K&A Power Group in Greenville, SC is seeking a Substation Planner III to lead planning and scheduling for transmission and substation projects. The role demands deep experience in planning, coordination with engineering and field teams, and a strong safety mindset.

You will develop construction plans, review procedures, and ensure timely delivery while navigating complex operations. Travel to project sites is required and mileage is reimbursed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience performing transmission line and/or substation maintenance, construction, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, or operations work.
• Experience planning and coordinating substation maintenance and/or construction activities.
• Hands-on experience working in and around electrical substations.
• Proven ability to independently plan and schedule complex maintenance and construction activities.
• Strong knowledge of substation equipment and related apparatus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule all activities associated with substation construction and maintenance projects.
• Develop and define project construction plans and work execution strategies.
• Lead planning discussions for projects of varying complexity.
• Coordinate activities with Transmission, Distribution, Generation, Engineering, and Project Management teams.
• Review and critique isolation procedures and project sequencing plans.
• Provide peer-level technical support for substation maintenance and construction work.
• Ensure planned work complies with safety procedures and operational requirements.
• Support NERC compliance through accurate documentation.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Job description

K&A Power Group in Greenville, SC is seeking a Substation Planner III to lead planning and scheduling for transmission and substation projects. The role demands deep experience in planning, coordination with engineering and field teams, and a strong safety mindset.

You will develop construction plans, review procedures, and ensure timely delivery while navigating complex operations. Travel to project sites is required and mileage is reimbursed.