Substation Planner III

K&A Engineering Consulting; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 48,216 - 56,481; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible PTO

Job summary

A prominent engineering consulting firm is seeking a Substation Planner III in Garner, NC. This role involves developing detailed work packages for substation construction and maintenance. Responsibilities include coordinating with various teams, reviewing equipment history, and ensuring accurate documentation. Candidates should have at least 5 years of substation construction experience and strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills. The position offers a competitive pay range of $35–$41 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of substation construction experience.
• Knowledge of ITOA processes.
• Switching and tagging qualified (or ability to obtain).
• Combination of office-based planning and field-based site visits.
• Travel required to project and work locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop construction and maintenance work packages.
• Review equipment history and identify job needs.
• Coordinate with internal groups.
• Monitor work progress and document variances.
• Ensure accurate completion of required documentation.

Skills

Substation construction experience

Knowledge of ITOA processes

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Strong collaboration skills

Ability to perform field-based site visits

Job description

Substation Planner III

Location: Garner, New Bern, Dunn, Leland

Department: Substation Planning

Work Type: hybrid

This role supports construction and maintenance activities for substation and transmission assets by developing detailed work packages, estimates, and schedules. It works closely with field crews, project management, and grid operations to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with operational and regulatory requirements. The Planner supports large‑scale annual capital and O&M programs and helps keep work aligned with changing priorities.

Role Expectations

• Develop construction and maintenance work packages, including scope, labor estimates, durations, materials, tools, and safety requirements
• Review equipment history and identify special job needs or opportunities to combine work for efficiency
• Coordinate with Construction, Project Management, Grid Operations, and other internal groups
• Monitor work progress, document variances between planned and actual hours, and identify improvement opportunities
• Support clearance coordination, emergency planning, and re‑sequencing of work as needed
• Ensure accurate completion of required documentation, including NERC‑related records
• Participate in planning, scoping, and pre‑construction meetings; perform job‑site walk‑downs as required

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5 years of substation construction experience
• Knowledge of ITOA processes
• Switching and tagging qualified (or ability to obtain)
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
• Combination of office‑based planning and field‑based site visits
• Travel required to project and work locations
• May be required to support emergency or urgent work outside of normal business hours

Pay Range

$35–$41 per hour

Benefits

Competitive Compensation & Benefits:

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

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.