Substation Planner

Bartech Staffing; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Impellam Group seeks an experienced Planner to develop and execute complex construction and maintenance plans for transmission line and substation projects. The role requires deep hands-on familiarity with substation equipment and field operations, plus the ability to lead teams, coordinate with multiple departments, and ensure safe, compliant work programs.

Travel to sites with a personal vehicle is expected, mileage reimbursed, and adherence to NERC standards is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of transmission line or substation work experience.
• Hands-on experience around substations.
• Experience planning and coordinating substation work.
• Knowledge of substation equipment operation and maintenance.
• Familiarity with line and substation engineering data systems.
• Experience installing, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting line/substation facilities.
• Ability to interpret drawings and clearance documents.
• Strong communication and leadership under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan and sequence complex construction and maintenance activities, including outage sequences and temporary facilities installations.
• Develop and define project construction plans for areas of expertise.
• Coordinate with Transmission, Distribution, and Generation leadership to resolve technical matters.
• Review and critique isolation procedures and project sequencing.
• Identify clearance boundary requirements and mitigate risks with close margins and contingencies.
• Lead teams to ensure accurate paperwork and timely file submission.
• Provide peer‑level technical support for line and/or substation maintenance or construction.
• Ensure NERC compliance and accurate data completion.
• Support project management and project teams with technical expertise.
• Travel to sites with personal vehicle for on‑site planning and coordination.

Skills

Substation equipment knowledge

Outage sequencing

Reading technical drawings

NERC compliance

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Problem solving

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Planner to develop and execute complex construction and maintenance plans for transmission line and substation projects. This role requires deep hands‑on familiarity with substation equipment and configurations, including buses, gang-operated disconnects, breakers, and related equipment. The successful candidate will combine planning expertise with real‑world field operations experience to create safe, efficient, and executable work plans while coordinating with leadership across multiple departments.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and sequence complex construction and maintenance activities, including equipment outage sequences and temporary facilities installations
• Develop and define project construction plans for areas of expertise
• Coordinate with Transmission, Distribution, and Generation leadership to resolve technical matters
• Review and critique isolation procedures and project sequencing
• Identify clearance boundary requirements and mitigate risks associated with close margins and contingency scenarios
• Lead teams to ensure accurate paperwork and timely file submission
• Provide peer‑level technical support for line and/or substation maintenance or construction
• Ensure NERC compliance and accurate data completion
• Support project management and project teams with technical expertise
• Travel to sites with personal vehicle for on‑site planning and coordination

Requirements - education & experience

• Greater than 10 years of experience performing transmission line or substation maintenance and/or construction work
• Hands‑on experience working in or around electrical substations
• Experience planning and coordinating substation maintenance and/or construction work
• Working knowledge in the installation, maintenance, and operation of substation equipment such as transformers, regulators, circuit breakers, switches, and instrument transformers
• Familiarity with above‑grade and below‑grade facilities, structures, and associated equipment
• Working knowledge of line and substation engineering and equipment database systems of record
• Experience installing, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting line/substation facilities

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of substation equipment, including bus systems, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, and related substation apparatus
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, procedures, and clearance documentation
• Expert verbal communication skills, including 3‑way communications, concurrent and independent verification
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and basic computer skills
• Professional safety behavior with high expectations for safe work practices
• Ability to remain focused under internal and external pressures and lead teams effectively
• Capability to lead other planners in organization, procedure development, and error‑free work plan execution
• Understanding of NERC compliance requirements
• Switching and Tagging qualification with ability to submit Clearance Requests/Outage Requests/Hot Line Tags

Travel to sites with personal vehicle is required. Mileage will be reimbursed.

Impellam Group and its brands are equal‑opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre‑employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

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