Substation Planner III

K&A Power Group is a privately held engineering firm delivering worldclass technical expertise and engineering excellence to power utility and industrial clients across the United States Asia the Middle East and Africa. We provide comprehensive consulting engineering and design program and project management construction management and EPC services specializing in substation transmission distribution and distributed energy resources.

We pride ourselves on attracting and developing top talent building a culture of excellence and building meaningful long-term relationships with our employees clients and communities wherever they are in the world.

Start your K&A Career:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Substation Planner III to join our team at K&A Power Group in Garner 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. Youll be part of a dynamic people-focused team where your expertise ideas and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

The Substation Construction Planner supports construction and maintenance activities for substation and transmission assets by developing detailed work packages estimates and schedules. This role 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 were 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/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: Weve 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: