Substation Planner III

About the role

K&A Power Group is seeking a Substation Planner III to join their Greenville, SC team. This role offers the chance to work on impactful projects in the energy and utility sectors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule all activities associated with substation construction and maintenance projects.
• Develop and define project construction plans and work execution strategies.
• Plan and sequence complex construction and maintenance activities, including: Equipment outage sequencing, Temporary facility installations, Clearance and switching requirements.
• 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.
• Evaluate and identify clearance boundary requirements and associated risks.
• Support outage requests, clearance requests, hot-line tags, and switching/tagging processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues impacting project execution.
• Utilize engineering drawings, procedures, and equipment databases to support planning activities.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Lead planning efforts and support other planners within the organization.
• Develop procedures and detailed work plans that enable safe and error-free execution.
• Coordinate with leadership and field personnel to ensure successful project delivery.
• Maintain focus and lead teams effectively under pressure and during complex operational situations.
• Demonstrate and promote exemplary safety behaviors and safe work practices.
• Ensure all planned work complies with applicable safety procedures and operational requirements.
• Support NERC compliance through accurate documentation and timely completion of required activities.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate operational risks associated with construction and maintenance work.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, files, and records.
• Ensure required paperwork is completed and submitted on time.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and related systems to support planning and reporting activities.
• Travel to project sites as required using a personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed).

Requirements

• Minimum 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, including: Power transformers, Voltage regulators, Circuit breakers, Disconnect switches, Instrument transformers, Bus systems, Related substation apparatus.
• Understanding of equipment installation, maintenance, operation, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of outage planning, switching and tagging processes, and clearance management.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and equipment database systems.
• Ability to read and interpret: Technical drawings, Construction documents, Procedures, Clearance documentation.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and team coordination skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Licenses/Certifications: Must hold relevant licenses/certifications such as OSHA 10/30 Hour, NERC CIP, etc., as required by the state or client.

Skills

• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of substation equipment and facilities.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Safety: Demonstrated commitment to safety and adherence to safety protocols.
• Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Teamwork: Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

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 after 12 months of employment
• Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Parking and Transit Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance