K&A Engineering Consulting

Planner III

LocationAsheville, NC
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

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.

Powered by Innovation, Passion & Purpose. Start your K&A Career:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled

Planner III

to join our team at K&A Engineering in

Asheville, NC .

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that have a real impact on 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

Planner III

supports the Transmission field personnel who perform construction and maintenance activities for substation assets.Candidates must have field experience with substation, line, and relay knowledge.

Role Expectations:

The Planner will review the maintenance/performance history of the equipment to identify and determine special requirements necessary to successfully complete the work.
The Planner is responsible for the preparation of work packages to perform both Construction and Maintenance activities.
The Planner will identify any additional maintenance work or capital projects that could be worked concurrently to gain resource efficiencies.
The Planner will document and explain variances in the actual job task work hours versus estimated job task work hours.
The Planner must closely monitor the progress and status of work and is responsible for raising issues to schedulers and supervisors to identify areas for improvement and opportunities to improve efficiencies.
The Planner may also be required to ensure accurate completion of NERC related documentation.
The Planner also works closely with the construction resources and resources within Transmission Project Management to plan, estimate, and allocate resources to all projects assigned to the Transmission Construction Section
The Planner will develop work packages to include:
Scope of work required.
Accurate estimate of hours required to perform job.
Skill sets required to perform work.
Provide procedures required to perform work.
Identify special tools required to perform work.
Plan for any mobile equipment needs.
Plan for any special part needs.
Obtain necessary DOT or Environmental permits.
Project job durations for scheduling purposes.
Provide any sketches, digital pictures or drawings needed.
Provide any vendor support information.
Provide any Safety or Environmental information


What we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years related experience.
5+ years of Project Management Scheduling concepts
Knowledge of substation, apparatus, relaying and line maintenance practices in order to identify all needed procedures, resources and clearances to effectively perform each maintenance / construction job.
Knowledge of work management systems (e.g., MAXIMO, MS Project)
Able to navigate & utilize basic computer software on a laptop or tablet.
Candidates must have field experience with substation, line, and relay knowledge.
Strong communication and organizational skills
This position will frequently travel to sites. Mileage from assigned office to sites is reimbursable. Daily travel can be up to an hour away, occasional overnight travel for meetings.
Team works 4x10 schedule. Candidate is expected to be onsite/in the Field as needed which is anywhere from 3-4 days a week.

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, including health insurance, flexible PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Check out our career page for more information! The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, 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.

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