Substation Planner III

K&A Engineering Consulting – is a privately held company, providing comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program/project management, construction management, and support services to power utility and industrial clients. Specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, distributed energy resources, and EPC services, we excel in solving complex challenges with precision-driven solutions. We pride ourselves on employing top talent, fostering a culture of excellence, and building meaningful relationships with clients and employees.

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We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Substation Planner III to join our team at K&A Engineering in Charlotte, 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. You’ll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

Role Expectations

• Has professional safety behavior and holds high expectation of others to work safely and follow safe work practices
• Has expert verbal communications skills and the use of 3-way communications, concurrent and independent verification
• Can review and critique isolation procedures and project sequencing
• Can provides peer level technical support for line and/or substation maintenance or construction
• Can remain focused under internal and external pressures, is resilient to conflict, leads team while under pressure and ensures all distractions are eliminated
• Can plan and sequence any construction or maintenance activities, within any station, no matter the sensitivity and complexity
• Has working knowledge and experience at installing, commissioning, testing and troubleshooting line/substation facilities
• Can lead teams to ensure paperwork and files are accurate and submitted in timely fashion with no issues
• Can lead other planners in organization, develop and execute a procedure, and develop work plans to complete a task with error free performance
• Has working knowledge of line and substation engineering and equipment database systems of record, to be able to identify and understand equipment information required for work planning
• Can identify Clearance boundary requirements for performance of work, including recognizing and mitigating risks associated with close margins and contingency scenarios, and including becoming Switching and Tagging qualified with Duke Energy to submit Clearance Requests/Outage Requests/Hot Line Tag
• Complete understanding of NERC compliance and importance for accurate data and timely completion
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Must have greater than 10 years of experience performing transmission line or substation maintenance and/or construction work.
• Must demonstrate basic computer skills
• Minimum of Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
  
  

Pay Range $40-45/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: We’ve 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:

• 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)
  
  

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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.