K&A Engineering Consulting · 8 hours ago
Substation Planner III
Cary, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$35/hr - $41/hr
5+ years expK&A Engineering Consulting is a privately held company providing consulting and engineering services to power utility and industrial clients. They are seeking a highly motivated Substation Planner III who will create detailed work packages, produce construction estimates, and collaborate with various teams to coordinate high-priority work in the energy and utility sectors.
Enterprise SoftwareEnergyBusiness Information SystemsEnergy Efficiency
Responsibilities
Create detailed work packages that include: Defined scope of work, Accurate labor-hour estimates, Required skill sets and resource needs, Work procedures and process steps, Identification of special tools, mobile equipment, and material needs, Vendor coordination and support requirements, Safety and environmental considerations, Scheduling durations and sequencing, Sketches, drawings, and digital photos as needed, Assurance that all materials are secured and available to meet schedule requirements
Produce construction estimates for labor hours, durations, and resource requirements
Identify critical activities and communicate upcoming overdue work to all transmission work groups
Collaborate with Construction, Project Management, Energy Services, Key Account Representatives, and Plant Operations to coordinate high-priority work
Participate in project planning meetings to clarify scope, develop construction sequences, identify clearance needs, and assign appropriate resources
Coordinate transmission clearances with Grid Management, ECC & TCC, and DCC
Address load or customer-sensitive issues through resequencing and coordination
Collect feedback from crews, schedulers, and supervisors to improve future work package quality
Assist with emergency planning, clearance requests, and hot line tag requests
Conduct site visits to gather project requirements, attend scoping meetings, perform walkdowns, participate in pre-bid and pre-construction meetings, and verify material and tool readiness
Audit packages and completed work to ensure accuracy and effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of Substation Construction experience
Knowledge of ITOA
Switching and tagging qualification
Minimum of an associates degree
Preferred
Bachelors degree
Benefits
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)
Company
K&A Engineering Consulting
At K&A Engineering Consulting, our clients and employees are at the heart of everything we do.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Purna Kharel
Founder, President & CEO
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