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.
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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. You’ll 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 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/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.
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years of substation construction experience
- Knowledge of ITOA processes
- Switching and tagging qualified or ability to obtain qualification
- Experience developing construction and maintenance work packages, estimates, durations, materials, and safety requirements
- Familiarity with NERC-related documentation and record-keeping
- Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
- Combination of office-based planning and field-based site visits
- Travel to project and work locations
- Availability to support emergency or urgent work outside normal business hours
What We Do
K&A Engineering, part of K&A Power Group, is a power engineering and energy infrastructure firm serving utilities and related clients. The company provides engineering, consulting, EPC, project management, transmission, substation, distribution, protection and control, planning, and grid modernization services. Its work supports the development, delivery, and operation of critical electrical infrastructure across the United States and internationally.
